karimorton33's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, what an important graphic novel, that everyone should read. It's heartbreaking what has happened to black people throughout history. Just 55 years ago they were fighting for their right to eat where they wanted and go to movies, among other things. Equal rights are still being fought for today. I like how these novels integrate President Obama's inauguration with historical events. At the back of book two, there was the full original draft of SNCC Chairman John Lewis' Speech to the March (on Washington August 28, 1963) and I think it's still relevant today. Some select quotes:
- We all recognize the fact that if any radical social, political and economic changes are to take place in our society, the people, the masses, must bring them about.
- Our minds, souls and hearts cannot rest until freedom and justice exist for all people.
- We must say, "Wake up, America. Wake up!!!" For we cannot stop, and we will not be patient.
- We all recognize the fact that if any radical social, political and economic changes are to take place in our society, the people, the masses, must bring them about.
- Our minds, souls and hearts cannot rest until freedom and justice exist for all people.
- We must say, "Wake up, America. Wake up!!!" For we cannot stop, and we will not be patient.
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
This installment of this trilogy was even more powerful than the first. Many tears were shed and a whole has opened up in my education on this very pivotal time in American History. That whole needs filling ASAP, so if you know of any good nonfiction books that address desegregation and the big players of this time period PLEASE point me in the right direction! This is an easy 5/5 thank you again to my fabulous BS @leilbobeil you are amazing I am loving this series!!
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
I appreciated learning more about the Freedom Riders and the civil rights movement. Again the graphic novel format works well with this narrative. A huge element to the movement was getting the visuals out to the world. Forcing the nation and the world to see what was actually happening was critical for getting more people involved in making change happen.
This trilogy can help share history with a wide audience.
This trilogy can help share history with a wide audience.
mildhonestbonsai's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely enjoying this series. Getting to know all the other individuals who were just as instrumental to the movement as Dr. King and Rep. Lewis.
everthereader's review against another edition
5.0
Took me forever to read (I know it's a graphic novel) but it was worth it in the end. This one was much more intense and I'm really excited to see how everything ends. Full trilogy review coming soon...
bg_oseman_fan's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Continues the story of the Civil Rights movement and John Lewis’s role. Although most of what was covered was information I had heard through other sources, looking at it through John Lewis’s memories creates comprehensive and unique prism to view the struggle for equity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Hate crime and Homophobia
juliana_aldous's review against another edition
5.0
This series by @repjohnlewis should be on the bookshelf of every young American--and maybe every young person in the World.
griffinmccammon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0