Johnny Dixon's new book, "The Bridge" is a delightful story of a young boy's adventure set in 1950's Camden, New Jersey. Little does he realize, that this innocent childhood outing shared with friends, will leave an everlasting impression on his life. Dixon's wanderings take him through the streets of an ethnically diverse Camden, where the sights and sounds of a bygone era can still be seen and heard through his keenly observant and descriptive style. This story is more than just about a boy, a bike, and a bridge. It is about the human need for exploration, the search for self, and the...
Johnny Dixon's new book, "The Bridge" is a delightful story of a young boy's adventure set in 1950's Camden, New Jersey. Little does he realize, that ...
Having moved from the segregated South to the industrial North in the mid 40's Dixon learned very quickly that it's not right or wise to judge a person by the color of one's skin but rather by the content of one's character.
Through the kindness and generosity of one White Jewish family vistas were seen and doors were opened that made a lasting impression on this very young boy.
When he visited his grandparents in the South some years later Dixon was "subjected" to the ways of the South and took his place in history sitting in the back of the bus with other people of color.
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Having moved from the segregated South to the industrial North in the mid 40's Dixon learned very quickly that it's not right or wise to judge a perso...
