Embark on an evolutionary journey, starting from childhood innocence in the Jim Crow South and culminating in self-actualization at “the Door of No Return” on Goree Island, located in Senegal, West Africa. Witness the challenges faced by a lawyer as a solo practitioner, the last of a dying breed known as the Lone Rangers. This memoir, presented in the form of a novel, also weaves a descriptive genealogical narrative of the Lee Family, a prominent Black family from Charlottesville, Virginia.

Throughout the narrative, the solo practice of law in both bustling cities and smaller towns unveils numerous moments of learning and growth. As a lawyer matures, time, patience, perseverance, and a solid strategy become indispensable, but for a solo practitioner, the journey entails a distinctive occupational path. From apprentice to journeyman, the rite of passage remains the same, irrespective of race. In this realm, akin to the military during wartime, the quest for knowledge and survival overrides racial boundaries. Professional success necessitates forming alliances with unexpected associates, where vital lessons are learned.

The competence of a Black professional is never assumed, but instead must be proven, even to members of one’s own race. This peculiar paradox is deeply ingrained in the fabric of the American narrative. The politics of race have profoundly impacted the recent history of Philadelphia, a major American city, illustrated by the tragic killing of a police officer, the destruction of a neighborhood, and the election of the city’s first black mayor. Contrary to popular perception, middle-class Black families share many common experiences with their white counterparts, facing similar obstacles except for the added challenge of color resistance within American culture.

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