Review: Powerful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2014
The Sum of His Worth by Ron Argo is a thought provoking read that takes you into Alabama during the days of Martin Luther King.  In it we follow a young man who was unfortunate enough to witness a lynching, completely by mistake, when he was hunting with a friend.  This horrific moment changed his life forever as it molded him into someone who cared deeply for his “colored” neighbors and did not want to see them hurt.  He became more stanch in his beliefs when he befriended an older gentleman in his community who was fighting against social injustice.  In The Sum of His Worth Argo paints a clear picture of what it was like to live in the south during the 60’s including how hateful people could be.  I found the book to be engaging and extremely thought provoking.  I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in American history during this time period or to those who enjoy literature that focuses on social injustices.