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4.65 AVERAGE
4.65 AVERAGE
Everyone should read March to understand current politics in the US but also the struggles of the African American community against segregation and discrimination in the 1960s. The second volume is a jaw dropping recollection of the civil rights movement’s freedom riders. The initiative to challenge the status quo in the American south. This utterly non violent struggle was met violently by the segregationists. Nate a Powell’s illustrations complement the powerful story perfectly.
An incredibly affecting book, clearly plumbed from the depths of Congressman Lewis' memory. As I've mentioned before, the graphic format makes this trilogy incredibly powerful. I have to imagine that the artist collaborated with Lewis to understand the feelings flitting across the faces of these civil rights leaders, as the fear, courage, anger, despair and hope is all fully realized.
I also appreciate that this book is far from self-congratulatory. Although accomplishments are celebrated, the echoes of current issues (Black Lives Matter, gerrymandering, income and educational inequality, etc) resonate throughout the pages.
I shed tears, felt rage, celebrated and mourned.
If you haven't read this yet, what's your excuse?
5 stars.
I also appreciate that this book is far from self-congratulatory. Although accomplishments are celebrated, the echoes of current issues (Black Lives Matter, gerrymandering, income and educational inequality, etc) resonate throughout the pages.
I shed tears, felt rage, celebrated and mourned.
If you haven't read this yet, what's your excuse?
5 stars.
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
I really have no words to describe this book. I loved it, but it was a hard read. It made me angry, sad, and frustrated. That being said, this is a fantastic book and I would highly recommend reading it.
March: Book Two was a little longer of a read than book one. I still enjoyed it, but it took place during a time of escalation in the civil rights movement, which made it difficult to read. I enjoyed how it kept the format of alternating between Obama's inauguration and the civil rights movement. That glimpse of progress was a good reminder during the darkest parts of the book.
A great second installment! I loved the juxtaposition between the early 60s and the inauguration of Obama. There are so many details provided that are usually lost in summaries. It was shocking to see similarities and differences between then and now.
The fact that this is still so relevant to our country, and culture, makes me sad. This is a must read. As we move further away from the Civil Rights movement in time, it's important to remember exactly what it looked like, and to recognize exactly how far we haven't come.
More of the amazing story and artwork! It is so important that we don't forget history, or how recent that history is.
These graphic novels are just brilliant. I mean, what a perfect medium for John Lewis's story. I am endlessly proud to call this man my representative in Congress.