Page Summary
26 Realizes his mother is dead by trying to wake her up 
35 Highlights the differences between races and embraces his identity
76 Thoroughly describes and comments on the environment and feelings of the funeral
89 Starts irresponsible behaviors; stealing and drugs
112 Questions his religion after getting exposed to the Quran
130 Feels lost after being released & meets Adriene with her kids starting to caring for them
195 Analyses Islam as a religion and underlines his conversion
206 Discovers his grandmother has Alzheimer taking care of her no matter her past
232 Reflects on how therapeutic and revealing writing was in his life

Themes
Identity: “I can’t be detected, defined, or circumscribed: I fit no multicultural niche, I have no political affiliation. I am the Black Ghost: cunning, illusive, deadly” (36).
Religion: “By the time I finish reading the verse, teasers are streaming in torrents down my face!… My heart is drawn into depths and purifies in its wisdom. It is the most profound thing I have ever read. ”
Race: “I am the black ghost: cunning, illusive, deadly. I process an insatiable appetite to prove to myself and to the world that I am more than the victim of the judgment of daylight.”