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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
An amazing testament to what you can achieve with hard work and persistence. Some of the quotes I liked from the book were:
“[I] resolved that I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him”
“I early learned that it is a hard matter to convert an individual by abusing him”
“[I] resolved that I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him”
“I early learned that it is a hard matter to convert an individual by abusing him”
I see some reviews that basically say what I wanted to say, only much more eloquently than I could say it. The beginning, recounting his childhood in slavery and his struggles to get an education, was fascinating. Then he launched into a detailed account of fundraising activities and started moralizing and honestly to me came off as a bit judgmental of others. I do try to look through the lens of history but I thought that was a bit odd. Then he quotes lots of newspaper articles that praise him, which was a bit off-putting when contrasted with his constant assertions about how humble he was. Also I felt a deep sense of sadness whenever he talked about his life’s work, Tuskegee Institute, which unfortunately now is mostly infamous for the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, maybe a bit for the airmen of WWII. What would Washington say today of the future of the race? How would he feel to know what was in store for his precious institute? I wonder.
challenging
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medium-paced
An amazing book. Inspiring and insightful from start to finish. I loved it, and am already looking forward to rereading it in 10 years when I will have forgotten all the details.
Up from slavery, indeed! Booker T Washington’s life story from slave to founder of Tuskegee Institute is beyond inspiring.
Hard work and a toothbrush literally changed his life. Highly recommend.
Hard work and a toothbrush literally changed his life. Highly recommend.
hopeful
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challenging
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Interesting read, especially the first half.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
WOWZA. This did not at all read like it was written over 120 years ago. It was magnificent.