Title:  iN tHE cAR
Author:  Lonnie F. DeWitt
Publisher:  RLD Ent
Date Published:  October 1997
Format:  Cloth Text

Non-Fiction

A Sacramento Educator reviewed "iN tHE cAR" and stated:

"Over the years, DeWitt and his family experienced many of the hardships
common to African Americans in the United States, especially racism, both implied and explicit. As well, DeWitt's tale fits in with that which many Americans of all races and ethnicities are able to recount about post-World War II America-- economic and social advancement in an era of relative prosperity. The latter phenomena, however, is the subtext of DeWitt's greater purpose--telling the story of what he sees as the sickness and ineptitude of the CDC [California Department of Corrections]--perhaps the fastest growing bureaucracy in California.  Despite Mr. DeWitt's unapologetic (and seemingly justified) personal statements against the CDC, iN tHE cAR will serve as an important organizational history. Moreover, as a Californian and as a local resident, Mr. DeWitt has produced a viable and passionate piece of local and regional history. Of course, iN tHE cAR will serve as an excellent source for students of African American history. Not only does Mr. DeWitt use autobiography to tell a larger story--part of an African American literary tradition--but he deals with an institution that disproportionately touches African American lives."

Copies of "iN tHE cAR" have now been ordered by the Sacramento Library system.

Arlene Gause-Jackson, Author of "Howling Against the Wind," reviewed "iN tHE cAR" and stated:

"Lonnie's new book entitled, "iN tHE cAR," is a tool for mind awareness. It was a vehicle, which opened my eyes to the many injustices that occur in this world that we live. Our justice system, as author Lonnie F. DeWitt pointed out in "iN tHE cAR," falls short of the meaning of the word (justice). As I took time to read the book, I was confronted with anger, confusion, bitterness, and frustration. Feelings penned by the author, and feelings the author evoked inside of me. "iN tHE cAR" is a must read for "all Americans" regardless of nationality who are concerned about real freedom. I look forward to reading your next project!"