But When They Call You Doctor!: The Lived Experience of My Pursuit of a Doctorate Degree (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781657548428)

This book is an honest reflection of the lived experience of a Black scholar's journey from conception to completion. Beyond a simple list of dos and don'ts, Driggers offers a bird's eye view of each step in the process of earning a terminal degree. But When They Call You Doctor both inspires and informs readers with its thoughtful description of the impact of the intersectionality faced by many people of color and marginalized groups - a most artful consideration of societal and environmental factors. Most importantly, Driggers serves up actionable strategies for current doctoral students and candidates that bring results Dr. Driggers' recommendations concerning the comprehensive examination, selecting a dissertation chairperson and successfully writing a dissertation are especially helpful. As you follow Dr. Driggers' journey, you will likely find his self-discovery, academic discoveries, and transition from the master of his discipline to expert in his field to be both candid and refreshing. The memoir provokes laughter and head nods in agreement to the truth of Dr. Driggers' lived experience. It is motivational and transformational... the perfect combination to give the reader the final push to take that next step on their academic journey.

Author: Anthony Driggers
ISBN-10: 1657548422
ISBN-13: 9781657548428
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/08/2020
Pages: 138
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d