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4.65 AVERAGE
4.65 AVERAGE
A truly remarkable work from a true American hero. Reading about John Lewis's struggle as part of the Civil Rights movement has been so inspiring. The man's commitment to non-violence and willingness to face the very real possibility of dying for the cause of equality is extremely humbling. The world needs more leaders like him, and more books like this (and fortunately the third volume is next on my reading list!).
A little embarrassed how much in this book I didn’t know. Like did I know what Freedom Riders actually were? No. Major facepalm. There also were a lot of names thrown around that I realized I’ve heard over and over but didn’t know anything about. I thought the comic book style worked even better for this installment than book one. I feel like these would be amazing to read as a parent with your elementary school kids.
Great graphic novel. Wonderful illustrations that make history come to life.
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Round two. Still a beautiful way to tell his story. Still so thankful this series exists in our world.
John Lewis is so great but I am just so pissed that all this shit is still happening.
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Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit.
That's a good way to sum up things I said out loud or in my head while reading this. Considering what's happening in the U.S. right now and then reading about the Freedom Riders and peaceful protests getting deadly in the early 1960s...this feels all too familiar. I kept thinking about how this stuff happened in our parents lifetimes, but then here it is happening again in a new way.
This should be required reading in public schools. Will that ever happen? Maybe. I've learned so much about the 1960s Civil Rights Movement from these books. Everyone should read them. Right now.
My main complaint with the first book (appeared like a forced narrative) does not exist in this one. The interweaving of the Obama inauguration fits in well and really brings into focus one reason why his presidency was so important. The art is stunning. The stark reality of black, white, and grey brings focus into what's actually happening in the panels. Aspect-to-aspect panel transitions helps set the stage for something that couldn't be put into words. With this narrative, one needs to be immersed to get the full effect and the art, panel transition, and narrative style does just that.
I look forward to reading the last book and then buying the series for everyone.
That's a good way to sum up things I said out loud or in my head while reading this. Considering what's happening in the U.S. right now and then reading about the Freedom Riders and peaceful protests getting deadly in the early 1960s...this feels all too familiar. I kept thinking about how this stuff happened in our parents lifetimes, but then here it is happening again in a new way.
This should be required reading in public schools. Will that ever happen? Maybe. I've learned so much about the 1960s Civil Rights Movement from these books. Everyone should read them. Right now.
My main complaint with the first book (appeared like a forced narrative) does not exist in this one. The interweaving of the Obama inauguration fits in well and really brings into focus one reason why his presidency was so important. The art is stunning. The stark reality of black, white, and grey brings focus into what's actually happening in the panels. Aspect-to-aspect panel transitions helps set the stage for something that couldn't be put into words. With this narrative, one needs to be immersed to get the full effect and the art, panel transition, and narrative style does just that.
I look forward to reading the last book and then buying the series for everyone.