[Hulka]

While not on the list, I found most lie about reading Uncle Toms Cabin.

It is a wonderful book and if read, you will be confused as to why being called an Uncle Tom is an insult rather than praise. Most of my government minority students in college claim to know why Uncle Tom is an insult whereas when challenged to explain ‘why,’ it becomes clear rather quickly they have not read the book.

[Sherman Logan]

Yup. Tom was the true hero of the book, and an admirable character in every way. Little too good to be true, in fact.

[jocon307]

“...I found most lie about reading Uncle Toms Cabin. It is a wonderful book and if read, you will be confused as to why being called an Uncle Tom is an insult rather than praise.”

That is interesting! I know this book was in my grandmother’s house, but I never read it, and I don’t think I have it now. But what you say makes me want to read it.

It’s a very important book, isn’t it? Even if it’s not great lit or whatever.

[Sawdring]

It is a wonderful book and if read, you will be confused as to why being called an Uncle Tom is an insult rather than praise. Most of my government minority students in college claim to know why Uncle Tom is an insult whereas when challenged to explain ‘why,’ it becomes clear rather quickly they have not read the book. I always thought the perfect comeback would be to return the insult by calling the person Sambo or Quimbo.