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Chargement... A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School (édition 2009)par Carlotta Walls Lanier, Lisa Frazier Page, Bill Clinton (Avant-propos)
Information sur l'oeuvreA Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School par Carlotta Walls LaNier
![]() Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. ![]() ![]() Carlotta Walls Lanier was a member of the original Little Rock Nine -- a group of young people who integrated Little Rock (Arkansas) Central High School. Her memoir joins several others in recounting the prejudice, fear, and violence of that time. Unlike "Warriors Don't Cry" Carlotta takes a slightly wider angle to the subject. She actually spent two years (most only passed one) at the high school and, in addition, tells of her life after the event. While she suffered only minor scrapes and humiliations, her parents' house was bombed and, most tragically, a family member was blamed (all evidence suggests it was local segregationists). Unlike her colleagues, Lanier has mixed feelings with her role in the event and often kept her past a secret. While articulate and thoughtful, Lanier's tone is amazingly dispassionate. Her objective voice makes the horrifying abuse she endured all the more credible. At the same time, this reader wanted a bit more emotion, at times. She is not very forthcoming of her inner-most feelings (e.g., she talks about a girl stepping on the backs of her heels -- months of abuse -- with little rancor; she introduces her husband-to-be almost as an afterthought.) "Warriors...", in contrast, churns with emotions. The person truly interested in this dark hour in American history should read both books. This is a "good for you" sort of book - particularly for those of us who didn't live through the civil rights turmoil of the 50s and 60s - but it's not a miserable read. Perhaps not delightful, but do-able. One I'd definitely recommend. Be sure you stick it out through the conclusion - Mrs. Walls' viewpoint on the election of President Obama is enough to bring tears to your eyes. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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When 14-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up to Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the "Little Rock Nine" would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change America. Descended from a line of proud black landowners and businessmen, Carlotta was raised to believe that education was the key to success. After Brown v. Board of Education, the teenager volunteered to be among the first black students--she was the youngest--to integrate nearby Central High School. But getting through the door was only the first of many trials. This inspiring memoir is not only a testament to the power of one to make a difference but also of the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.--From publisher description. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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![]() GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)379.2Social sciences Education Public Schools; State Education Illiteracy; Instruction of IlliteratesClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:![]()
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