“RACER: Becoming Human” is the compelling story of the first incredible 18 years of a real American, swept up in the bloody battles of the French & Indian War. Benjamin DeCorsa was born in the rugged frontier of New Jersey Colony, but at the age of 10 was captured by Indians following a harrowing chase through the wilderness. The tribe adopted him, gave him the name Racer, and raised him to be Indian.
More than anything else, “RACER: Becoming Human” is a deeply personal coming-of-age epic, as Benjamin makes the transition from Colonial youngster to Lenni Lenape teenager to a young adult who sees into both worlds. In a stunnng vision quest as a late teenager, Racer recounts how he finally meets his spirit animal, who bestows on him the ultimate gift of Becoming Human. This singular and touching encounter sets up his final heart-breaking decision that will determine the rest of his life.
Long after you put down this book, you will remember the story of “RACER: Becoming Human”. It is the kind of account that brings a new dimension to the dry history we all learned in high school.
More than anything else, “RACER: Becoming Human” is a deeply personal coming-of-age epic, as Benjamin makes the transition from Colonial youngster to Lenni Lenape teenager to a young adult who sees into both worlds. In a stunnng vision quest as a late teenager, Racer recounts how he finally meets his spirit animal, who bestows on him the ultimate gift of Becoming Human. This singular and touching encounter sets up his final heart-breaking decision that will determine the rest of his life.
Long after you put down this book, you will remember the story of “RACER: Becoming Human”. It is the kind of account that brings a new dimension to the dry history we all learned in high school.
