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thepagelady's review
1.0
Winner of a 2020 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, Ida B. Wells was born enslaved in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862
Overlooked and underestimated, Wells would single-handedly change the course of American history and come to inspire millions. Ida B. the Queen shines a bright light on one of the most extraordinary women in history
Thank you, Goodreads and Atria Books for a chance to read Ida B. the Queen The extraordinary life and legacy of Ida B. Wells!
“I could no longer hold my peace, and I feel, yes, I am sure, that if it had to be done over again {provided no one else was the loser save myself} I would do and say the very same again.
This book was ok. I thought that it would go into a little more depth than it did. The book basically just lists the dates of events that anyone can find on the internet. I was hoping that it would be a little more personal with her granddaughter writing the book. Ida was an amazing woman. She put down a lot of stepping stones for us past and present. Happy reading everyone!
Overlooked and underestimated, Wells would single-handedly change the course of American history and come to inspire millions. Ida B. the Queen shines a bright light on one of the most extraordinary women in history
Thank you, Goodreads and Atria Books for a chance to read Ida B. the Queen The extraordinary life and legacy of Ida B. Wells!
“I could no longer hold my peace, and I feel, yes, I am sure, that if it had to be done over again {provided no one else was the loser save myself} I would do and say the very same again.
This book was ok. I thought that it would go into a little more depth than it did. The book basically just lists the dates of events that anyone can find on the internet. I was hoping that it would be a little more personal with her granddaughter writing the book. Ida was an amazing woman. She put down a lot of stepping stones for us past and present. Happy reading everyone!
ahomelibrary's review
I’ve got a suggestion for an audiobook under 5 hours that is 1) educational and 2) interesting. It’s written and narrated by direct descendant of Ida B Wells ⤵️
Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells
Audiobook Review — Ida B the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells by Michelle Duster (narrated by the author) • 2021 release by @[email protected]
Summary: Ida B. the Queen tells the awe-inspiring story of an pioneering woman who was often overlooked and underestimated—a woman who refused to exit a train car meant for white passengers; a woman brought to light the horrors of lynching in America; a woman who cofounded the NAACP. Written by Wells’s great-granddaughter Michelle Duster, this “warm remembrance of a civil rights icon” (Kirkus Reviews) is a unique visual celebration of Wells’s life, and of the Black experience.
My Thoughts ⤵️
I chose to listen to this from my local Library on @libby.app a few days ago because I was sick in bed and didn’t feel like holding a book! I scrolled looking for a short listen and found this at just under 5 hours. Even more importantly, I was interested in the educational experience. Actually, my sister once did a big school report on Wells, so I was already acquainted with her life history from helping out with that. So I knew it would be cool to learn more, especially from a relative of hers. On the next slide, I included something the publisher made about Wells if you want more background info.
Narration: It’s read by the author, so not a pro narrator (from what I understand) but it’s still clear and easy to follow. It may be a bit slow at times, but the content is serious and not necessarily something meant for entertainment anyway. Production quality is good.
Content: It’s a short read/listen but still includes biographical info, as well as a lot of sidebars and divergences that are related to the author’s POV or modern day events/movements such as BLM. Therefore, the author draws connections between the historical and modern patterns of social movements, civil rights, etc.
I will say that it jumps around a bit. I feel like this lays a good foundation for Wells, but it’s not just a bio. It’s a work that draws correlations and analyses modern time. The author is a living relative of this historical icon and therefore interjects a certain POV from this angle, but in my view, it illustrates how far history has come and how far we still have to go in certain key areas such as racial or gender equalities. Also, from what it seems, the physical book is very visually appealing. I will try to find a copy next time I’m able to!
Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells
Audiobook Review — Ida B the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells by Michelle Duster (narrated by the author) • 2021 release by @[email protected]
Summary: Ida B. the Queen tells the awe-inspiring story of an pioneering woman who was often overlooked and underestimated—a woman who refused to exit a train car meant for white passengers; a woman brought to light the horrors of lynching in America; a woman who cofounded the NAACP. Written by Wells’s great-granddaughter Michelle Duster, this “warm remembrance of a civil rights icon” (Kirkus Reviews) is a unique visual celebration of Wells’s life, and of the Black experience.
My Thoughts ⤵️
I chose to listen to this from my local Library on @libby.app a few days ago because I was sick in bed and didn’t feel like holding a book! I scrolled looking for a short listen and found this at just under 5 hours. Even more importantly, I was interested in the educational experience. Actually, my sister once did a big school report on Wells, so I was already acquainted with her life history from helping out with that. So I knew it would be cool to learn more, especially from a relative of hers. On the next slide, I included something the publisher made about Wells if you want more background info.
Narration: It’s read by the author, so not a pro narrator (from what I understand) but it’s still clear and easy to follow. It may be a bit slow at times, but the content is serious and not necessarily something meant for entertainment anyway. Production quality is good.
Content: It’s a short read/listen but still includes biographical info, as well as a lot of sidebars and divergences that are related to the author’s POV or modern day events/movements such as BLM. Therefore, the author draws connections between the historical and modern patterns of social movements, civil rights, etc.
I will say that it jumps around a bit. I feel like this lays a good foundation for Wells, but it’s not just a bio. It’s a work that draws correlations and analyses modern time. The author is a living relative of this historical icon and therefore interjects a certain POV from this angle, but in my view, it illustrates how far history has come and how far we still have to go in certain key areas such as racial or gender equalities. Also, from what it seems, the physical book is very visually appealing. I will try to find a copy next time I’m able to!
rie's review
medium-paced
5.0
Great introduction to Ida B. Wells as someone who hadn't heard anything about her before.
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challenging
hopeful
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3.75
crobey's review
3.0
Book club pick. I enjoyed learning more about Ida B. Wells, but this book was so disjointed. There would be history about Ida, random info about other people, and then information about the author. Plus some topics were mentioned in multiple places and it seemed a little unedited. I really appreciated learning more about this woman especially from her great-granddaughter, but zooweemama.