Racehoss

"Racehoss: Big Emma’s Boy" is a compelling memoir by Albert Race Sample, chronicling his harrowing 17 years on a brutal Texas prison plantation after a troubled upbringing in the Jim Crow South. Born in 1930 to a mixed-race mother, Sample faced immense adversity, including abuse and societal challenges, leading to his incarceration for serious crimes in the 1950s. Despite the harsh realities of prison life, a significant spiritual awakening transformed him, fueling his desire for redemption upon his release in 1972. This newly reissued edition includes additional material, a foreword by David R. Dow, and an afterword by Sample's widow, providing a deeper understanding of his remarkable journey and its historical context.