The Invisible Patriot Author:Larry Smith Racial discrimination is something Larry Smith is all too familiar with. The odds were against him since birth simply because he is an African-American. Racism held him back in every area of his life, from high school and collegiate athletics to his time spent in the Air Force. — Because of his determination and unfaltering desire to succeed, Lar... more »ry Smith overcame many trials and tribulations and used his heartbreak as fuel to reach his goals. His memoir is a tribute to the definition of the human spirit's ability to overcome insurmountable odds and achieve the American dream, no matter one's race, creed, or social standing.« less