What is the author's style in Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin?

Griffins style is journalistic; his tone personal. Since the book is s a journal, Griffin pours his innermost thoughts into its pages, and the reader feels as though he has abandoned all his inhibitions. Griffin is frank and honest with the reader, as he truthfully retells his experience. His honesty is brutal. Griffin writes about every detail and every experience. The reader can sense his growing amount of concern about the situation in the South. Though his personal tone, Griffin also conveys the message that he was deeply affected by each person he met and situation he lived through. The reader can also feel his fear concerning the safety of those involved with the book. Whether it be Griffin's family, friends, or unnamed characters, he tries to be personal without harming their wellbeing. His writing is extremely descriptive, and this is essential for the reader to not only believe, but also understand the unique experience he has had.