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ofloveandlayovers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
harridansstew's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautifully illustrated and written. Loved it.
silvia_linn's review against another edition
5.0
This is an incredible book. We read the beatitudes after reading as well. It’s worth noting that the Greek word dikaiosúne is translated into two words in English: righteousness and justice. We read this passage using the work justice because it is a charged word right now and I want my children to know that those who “hunger and thirst for justice” God will fill.
timhoiland's review against another edition
5.0
A short children’s book that brings the Beatitudes to life by reimagining these teachings of Jesus in the context of the Civil Rights movement and its leaders.
jrobinw's review against another edition
5.0
This version of the Beatitudes is set in Social Justice. Gives a new edge to the Beatitudes that perhaps we've lost over the years.
tashrow's review
5.0
Weatherford has taken Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and created a poem that follows African-American history from slavery through to the election of Barack Obama. The poem affirms that God has been with people even in slavery, during the Civil War, during the civil rights movement, and continues to be with them now. Readers will discover historical figures from various times in the book, including Rosa Parks, Emmett Till, Ruby Bridges and Martin Luther King, Jr. There are a wealth of heroes here, all surrounded by the strength of faith.
Weatherford’s words are strong and ringing. They both celebrate and mourn, moving ever onward to a brighter future. The book shines with a beautiful combination of faith and history. Ladwig’s illustrations add to that shine with strong people shown in moments of strength. Many of his paintings have interesting perspectives that make the book even more lovely.
Highly recommended, this is a book that truly captures the strength of a people. Appropriate for ages 6-10.
Weatherford’s words are strong and ringing. They both celebrate and mourn, moving ever onward to a brighter future. The book shines with a beautiful combination of faith and history. Ladwig’s illustrations add to that shine with strong people shown in moments of strength. Many of his paintings have interesting perspectives that make the book even more lovely.
Highly recommended, this is a book that truly captures the strength of a people. Appropriate for ages 6-10.
brucefarrar's review
5.0
From anonymous slaves chained in the hold of a slaver in the middle passage to the inauguration of Barack Obama as President, Weatherford poetically brings forth vignettes of African Americans who “brought biblical values to bear on the freedom struggle.” She uses the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) to show the steadfast love of the LORD even during times of painful oppression. Ladwig, as he did with his illustrations for Psalm Twenty-Three and The Lord's Prayer, illuminates Weatherford’s poetry with moving watercolor and pastel, while the text of the Beatitudes runs across the bottom of the page. It’s a very powerful and moving combination.
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