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SO RELATABLE for obvious reasons-I have vitiligo as well. I think that anyone who wants to know more about what it's like to live with such a unique (and neglected) disorder would enjoy. I wish to write something even better than this one day. I finished this about a year ago but I just re-read it. Solid 5 stars. :D
Very good book. Lee Thomas is a TV broadcaster with Vitiligo. He is very upfront on what it is like to be a black man going white and having the world watch. He talks briefly about personal relationships but does enough to show you how dating with Vitiligo is not easy.
I thought this book was wonderful. He explained his experiences with heartfelt restraint considering that the medical topic is extremely difficult to bear at times.I also found myself suffering with vitaligo on portions of my hands, wrist, elbows suddenly at the age of 37. The bewilderment, shame, rage and supreme angst is truly unfathomable.
Picked this up at the library b/c the title and cover looked interesting. Not particularly well-written, but I finished it anyway b/c I wanted to see what life lessons he would draw. A bit fluffy, it probably would have made a better essay than book.
This little memoir tells a good story about an intriguing and public illness. As is obvious from the cover the author's skin is turning white, and because of his career in TV it's particularly concerning. The book is less then 150 pages, which is good, because it's definately the story and not the writing that's holding the reader's attention. The book suffers from a lack of detail, in part because Thomas is leaving out names and identifying characteristics of some people, but also some bits are...
Although it is brief, Turning White provides rare insight on what it is like to have severe vitiligo, and the author shows courage in revealing his disfigurement to the public. The main drawback is that the book is very brief, without enough details on Thomas's feelings as his illness intensifies, and with little information on the reaction of those closest to him.
Autobiography of Thomas, a black news anchorman who suffers from the skin condition that cause skin to lose its pigmentation, thereby changing him from a black man to a white man. Interesting.
I gave this book 4 stars, not because of the quality of the writing but because of the courage of the writer. Lee Thomas, a TV newscaster in Detroit, tells his story of living with vitiligo with honesty and openness. I was impressed that he put full color photographs of himself without makeup into the book - that factor alone increased my rating by one star. I am an African American woman with vitiligo. Like Thomas, I only wear makeup when my skin would be a distraction from what I am doing, whi...
This revealing memoir will inspire you to overcome all obstacles thrown in your path. This book should be read by all.
Though Lee Thomas's story is very compelling, this memoir wasn't. It was a quick and easy read, to the point where it was also certainly a quick and easy write. Between the poor organization, omitted words, and typos, this seemed less like a book than a series of blog entries without any planning. I really admire Thomas for his courage to publish a memoir complete with photographs, but there should have been a competent editor in the mix as well.
A bit lighter than I expected (no pun intended. OK, intended), but an interesting,quick read on what it's like when the body you live in begins to turn against you. Illustrated with a series of photos showing the progression of the author's vitiligo. It honestly made me re-think Michael Jackson.
Love learning about Lee and his feelings about vitiligo. Lee is such a powerful leader and I'm so happy he is reaching out to others with vitiligo as well. ♡
This was good, but not as good as I expected. It's a fast read and inspiring in some ways, though. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with Vitilgo. I have it, although I'm white so as long as I stay out of the sun, the contrast between normal and de-pigmented skin is not obvious. But it's still a pain in the neck, for sure. I can't imagine what it would be like to be Black and a television celebrity! I like the message that you should go out and live your life and the problem is the peopl...
I learned a lot from his story, but when i compare it against Micheal J. Fox, Christopher Reeve and the dude who cut off his own arm in " between a rock and a hard place" i found the fact that he has to wear a little make up at work - not that of a bad thing.
Lee Thomas is an well-known news anchor for Fox 2 News in Detroit. This is his story about his battle with Vitiligo, a disease in which the skin slowly loses it pigmentation. It affects all races but is much more noticeable in African-Americans. He does a great job of explaining how the disease not only affects his skin but his self-esteem and his daily life. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in learning more about Vitiligo and how to interact with someone who looks "different."
Interesting perspective of a man with vitiligo (a pigment disorder.) The author is a local reporter, which peaked my interest. A short read. It's not mind-blowing writing, but it is informative and brave.
Vitiligo. Most of us know it as the "Michael Jackson disease." This is an incredible memoir. Lee Thomas is my new hero.
