---
product_id: 4726952
title: "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)"
brand: "james weldon johnson"
price: "₨165"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4726952-the-autobiography-of-an-ex-colored-man-dover-thrift-editions
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
---

# The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)

**Brand:** james weldon johnson
**Price:** ₨165
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History) by james weldon johnson
- **How much does it cost?** ₨165 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4726952-the-autobiography-of-an-ex-colored-man-dover-thrift-editions)

## Best For

- james weldon johnson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted james weldon johnson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Full description not available

## Images

![The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YQx9P2RLL.jpg)
![The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51az7v8zQxL.jpg)
![The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31I4TsVy2bL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    An EXCELLENT Autobiography  - Speaking For Myself SIX STARS
  

*by F***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 2020*

"Along This Way" is one of the finest autobiographies that I have ever read.  It is possible that I am biased, as I will explain.  However the quality of this autobiography is difficult to dispute.  In addition to the excellence of this work, I was lucky enough to find a vintage hard copy that had been at the Lynn Massachusetts Public Libray from 1933.  I love Vintage Books.  I greatly enjoyed holding this book and contemplating the book itself as I read it.  I found the entire experience sublime.James Weldon Johnson is a great man of African American heritage.  He was born in Florida after the Civil War.  He was highly educated and a gifted writer.  He became a  member of the Florida Law Bar despite potential discrimination, he wrote music and poetry.  He represented the United States as a diplomat.  He was an early member of the NAACP.  He fought for Civil Rights Legislation and specifically Anti Lynching Legislation.  I feel that he is not as well remembered as some other titans of the African American Communitry of this time, but is of their stature.As far as my personal bias is concerned, James Weldon Johnson is one of my favorite poets generally and one of my favorite African American poets more specifically.  My three favorite African Anerican Male Poets are Claude McKay, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and James Weldon Johnson, in no particular order.  In this autobiography I find that they all knew each other.  James Weldon Johnson also authored my personal favorite African American novel, "The Autobiography of An Ex Colored Man".  Therefore this autobiography is both excellent standing on its own merit but also is at the heart of several of my most serious interests.  (In the unlikely event that it matters, my favorite African American novels authored by females is a tie between "The Street"  by Ann Petry, and "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison.)Among my numerous academic interests is African American History, Literature and Culture.  I say, without the slightest fear of exaggeration, that I could construct an entire course of study regarding these subjects, between trhe late nineteenth century and 1933, based on this one book.  The real titan of the era that I missed personally, and seemed notable in his absence is Doctor Carter G. Woodson.  I would want to include him in such a course but that would open up another entire avenue of study.In summary it would be difficult to exaggerate how much I enjoyed this book.  Obviously this book matched my interests and tastes.  But the eloquence and erudition of the writing by this seemingly somewhat forgotten great man leaped off of the pages at me.  I am extremely grateful to have come across this fine book.  Thank You...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    What a ride
  

*by A***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 1, 2023*

This book took me through so many turns, and it was great! This is an intriguing look into the life of a passing mixed-race character, and the way the narrative is woven together kept me hanging on till the last page. It's an important part of American history that no one bothered talking about in K-12, and I'm glad I was introduced to it through this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Enlightening and entertaining
  

*by R***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2021*

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man is an incredible book. Written in 1912, it is from author/poet James Weldon Johnson, perhaps most known for his verse sermons God’s Trombones. This book recounts the life of a fictional narrator—although some would say that narrator is very close to Johnson himself—who tells of his life from childhood to fatherhood. What we get is a powerful lesson in history, human nature, the path of the black man in American culture, and a sociological study unparalleled. Johnson’s protagonist is a keen observer of the time, able to traverse both black and white society because of his light skin color. The full impact of the title doesn’t come until late in the book, so I won’t spoil it here. Suffice it to say this is one man’s journey and the lessons learned along the way. And considering we can draw parallels to today’s social atmosphere, it is a lesson for us all.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4726952-the-autobiography-of-an-ex-colored-man-dover-thrift-editions](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4726952-the-autobiography-of-an-ex-colored-man-dover-thrift-editions)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Seychelles*
*Store origin: SC*
*Last updated: 2026-03-12*