Patterns

Why would a middle-class, white male defend a youngblack girl from a gang of racist thugs?¿Michael, who is hospitalized for his efforts, is not sure either.¿ Patterns,is Michael's memoir and journey toward understanding. Dr. Jitomir, the author, is a practicing Jew whilehis wife is a fundamental Christian.¿Together, they have five daughters: one is Hispanic; one isAfrican-American; three are of mixed European and Native-American descent.¿ The author is familiar with bias in all itsforms; he knows from experience what causes bigotry, how it must be confrontedand precisely what is necessary to end it.¿Those are the themes of this book.