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grecia_r's review against another edition
4.0
Cute. I enjoyed it. I always like when people can tell parts of their stories in an engaging way.
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5.0
A powerful story! I don’t like coming of age stories but this one captured me from the beginning! I learned so much historically and was challenged by the truths that are still critical for us to learn and wrestle with today. I read a library copy but will be purchasing a copy to have on the shelf at home. This is quality literature!
whatcandicereads's review against another edition
3.0
The author took an interesting approach but didn’t disappoint. Robinson opens a window into life with the famed Jackie Robinson as her father, discusses her time as one of the few Black students in a nearly all-white school, and juxtaposes her experiences in Connecticut with what’s happening in southern cities like Birmingham and Montgomery, AL. Echoing other reviews, the author’s writing style often comes across as an older woman reflecting on her teenage years as opposed to a 13 year old speaking freely and directly to readers. With that being said, this is still a great coming of age story, written from the much needed perspective of a Black girl who happens to enter her teen years during a historic moment such as the March on Washington. Though i myself am likely not the intended audience, I believe it to be a great read for teens/middle school students who hope to engage with the rich history that is the 1960s modern civil rights movement. Among other things, Robinson’s words serve as a reminder that the march continues and we are not far removed from our parents and grandparent’s experiences. We must continue to engage with first hand experiences like Robinson’s and many others.
sallyavena's review against another edition
5.0
Timely memoir by the daughter of Jackie Robinson. I glimpse at a snippet in time, 1963, and what it was like to come of age right when Civil Rights was becoming headline news.
drbatfcc's review against another edition
5.0
Memoir of an important historical year, written by Jackie Robinson's daughter
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mxjayharley's review against another edition
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5.0
This beautiful, short memoir details a year in the life of Sharon Robinson and the civil rights movement. Daughter of legendary baseball star, Jackie Robinson, Sharon and her family channel their recognition into the civil rights movement, determined the family legacy will be equal rights for Black folks in the US. Read by the author (and free on BorrowBox through your library) the audiobook gives a glimpse into the life of a clever and engaged teenager in 1963, as she navigates school dances, growing up in a predominantly white neighbourhood and conscious awareness of the work of Dr King. I highly recommend.
literarybutterfly's review against another edition
5.0
Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 follows a singular year in Sharon Robinson’s life, capturing her journey of growing up in such an important and uncertain time in history. This book is a really approachable middle grade book to start educating young readers on the civil rights movement. I didn’t realize Sharon Robinson was the daughter of Jackie Robinson until I started reading this, so that was a pretty fun surprise.
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
1963 was a huge year in civil rights history and in the life of then 13 year old Sharon Robinson, only daughter of color barrier breaking baseball player Jackie Robinson. In 1963, kids in Birmingham protested segregation and were fire hosed, attacked by dogs, and out in jail. Sharon, living a sheltered suburban mostly white life in Connecticut, wanted to march with them. 1963 was also the year of the March on Washington, which Sharon attended with her family. They hosted 2 jazz parties on their property, raising loads of money for the NAACP and SCLC. 1963 was also the year 3 little girls were killed in a church bombing and that JFK was assassinated. Sharon kissed a boy in 1963, went to 2 dances and summer camp and also got to meet MLK. A pivotal year for sure. For readers who liked Stamped, read this to step into one special girl’s experience with the civil rights movement. I never knew Jackie Robinson was such an outspoken activist. He raised a strong one in Sharon, that’s for sure.