A review by jwsg
Honky by Dalton Conley

5.0

I think this was probably the book that got me started browsing through the sociology section of bookshops for reading materials. Melissa raved so much about the book that I had to purchase a copy from Barnes and Noble. A unique look at class in America from Conley, who grew up as the white kid (Honky) in a black neighbourhood. Whose hippie parents chose to be poor (albeit with the security that their own wealthy parents would provide support if required, for instance, sponsoring their grandson's education).