The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Audiobook By James Weldon Johnson cover art

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

By: James Weldon Johnson
Narrated by: Richard Allen
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $20.00

Buy for $20.00

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man revealed as never before the color line dividing America, and the price it exacted on those souls who could traverse the two worlds. The book presents the fictional account of "an ex-colored man" - an African-American who could pass for white - as he attempts to choose which side of the line will better suit his life, and his psyche. Later republished, properly, as the work of James Weldon Johnson, The Autobiography has gone on to become a classic novel of the early twentieth century, and Dreamscape is proud to present this new recording to coincide with the 100th anniversary of this great book.

Public Domain (P)2012 Dreamscape Media, LLC Classics Biography
All stars
Most relevant  
I can't imagine being in his situation. The end of the book was a little lack luster.

heady

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This book was exceptional and I enjoyed it wholeheartedly. I would recommend it for anyone.

New favorite

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.