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Riders, such as author John Lewis, faced arrests, beatings, the threat of lynchings, and firebombing of the busses. Busses were often stopped at state lines, refused passage, refused maintenance or gas, or delayed until riders gave up.
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Amazing. These graphic novels keep getting better. Freedom Riders and the March on Washington from the perspective of a young John Lewis.
I found this one so much more emotional than the first, even crying during some parts. this installment truly shows how much people were willing to put themselves on the line, much like a film does. my heart goes out to all of those participating in the movement and also wonders if our current society could ever go through something like this again. when racism and others injustices occur, in what seems like an era of self interest, could Americans rise above for the greater good if it involved such sacrifice?
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Once more I've been blown away by the power of Congressman John Lewis's story. I can't fathom how he's undergone so much violence and indignity and come away so gracious.
Graphic novels are a great way to teach history to a younger (and older!) audience. They can also serve as a powerful reminder for those who already know the history being taught. Images can often be more powerful than words. I eagerly await the 3rd volume in the trilogy.
A few points:
-I like how the story of the civil rights era is juxtaposed with scenes of Congressman Lewis attending President Obama's first inauguration.
-One of the most powerful scenes comes when him and his fellows protestors are conducting a sit-in at a restaurant...and a fumigator comes in and gases them. I'm far from ignorant of civil rights history, but that particular scene really dramatized to me how bad things were
-It also is clear how carefully their tactics were considered.
-Finally the book shows John Lewis, a man I (and I think many others) tend to see as perpetually old and wise... being young...joking around and getting into disagreement with older movement leaders.
Graphic novels are a great way to teach history to a younger (and older!) audience. They can also serve as a powerful reminder for those who already know the history being taught. Images can often be more powerful than words. I eagerly await the 3rd volume in the trilogy.
A few points:
-I like how the story of the civil rights era is juxtaposed with scenes of Congressman Lewis attending President Obama's first inauguration.
-One of the most powerful scenes comes when him and his fellows protestors are conducting a sit-in at a restaurant...and a fumigator comes in and gases them. I'm far from ignorant of civil rights history, but that particular scene really dramatized to me how bad things were
-It also is clear how carefully their tactics were considered.
-Finally the book shows John Lewis, a man I (and I think many others) tend to see as perpetually old and wise... being young...joking around and getting into disagreement with older movement leaders.
This definitely doesn't suffer from second-book-in-a-trilogy syndrome. The emotions run high and raw through this second installment, highlighting the truly heroic struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement in the early 60s. I finally had to give in and let myself be a blubbering mess today while reading it. Such a stellar series. It's also super rad that Lewis included his original March on Washington speech to get an idea of his pre-censored thoughts.
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Counting as the comics journalism part of the Panels Read Harder challenge.
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Counting as the comics journalism part of the Panels Read Harder challenge.
Just as powerful as the first volume. The art and text combine beautifully. I generally have a difficult time reading historical accounts, but when they are put into a graphic context (particularly in Nate Powell's simple, powerful style) they become endlessly fascinating and more memorable (for me). Occasionally difficult and heart-rending to read, but important and worthwhile.
An important work for ages 12 and up. Helps those of us who didn't live through these times to gain insight and admiration for those who struggled then and continue to work for equality and peace.