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sianicole 's review for:
Up from Slavery
by Booker T. Washington
reflective
slow-paced
It was tough for me to pull my head out of modern times to connect with some of his ideas, but considering the culture of the post-reconstruction era in America, I can also see why he felt the way he felt about how Black Americans could pull themselves out of their situation of poverty.
Knowing what came after he authored the book gives a whole different perspective on his philosophy. For example, he says at one point that the KKK no longer existed, which has proven inaccurate, and that ALL people should pass a test to vote... and we now see how that played out.
He seemed to be saying "I did this, so everyone else in my condition can, too," and then going on to list his many wins. That thinking I *can* wrap my head around, because it still exists today.
He also urged Black Americans to learn only within their limited abilities, without crediting individuals to explore how they could improve their intellectual abilities. I can see why he & W.E.B. DuBois had beef.
He also looked at Native Americans as "uncivilized," which again, with my modern thinking, is pretty tough to swallow.
All in all, the book gives a perspective of one man's idea of how to elevate his race in a time when the country was working against them.
Knowing what came after he authored the book gives a whole different perspective on his philosophy. For example, he says at one point that the KKK no longer existed, which has proven inaccurate, and that ALL people should pass a test to vote... and we now see how that played out.
He seemed to be saying "I did this, so everyone else in my condition can, too," and then going on to list his many wins. That thinking I *can* wrap my head around, because it still exists today.
He also urged Black Americans to learn only within their limited abilities, without crediting individuals to explore how they could improve their intellectual abilities. I can see why he & W.E.B. DuBois had beef.
He also looked at Native Americans as "uncivilized," which again, with my modern thinking, is pretty tough to swallow.
All in all, the book gives a perspective of one man's idea of how to elevate his race in a time when the country was working against them.