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A review by lmbrackbill
The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner
5.0
The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner weaves together historical events from the 1950s while also telling a beautiful tale of family, truth, and accepting what comes your way.
We like to believe things have never been worse in our country, but a brief glimpse into our history proves otherwise. The 1950s were a decade filled with fear and hope, and this book captured both elements so well. I was struck by the impact of the “Red Scare” on everyday families, especially when the accusations were unfounded. Lives were uprooted and reputations were forever impacted. The author brought this reality to light in such a believable way.
I also greatly appreciated the underlying theme of learning to accept what life brings your way, even if it is something you wish you could change. Learning that joy and sorrow can co-exist has been one of the most challenging lessons of my life, so having another illustration is helpful.
I have continued to ponder this story and the lessons within, and I feel that the author handled such a difficult concept masterfully. It’s a great story with important life lessons (and history) along the way.
We like to believe things have never been worse in our country, but a brief glimpse into our history proves otherwise. The 1950s were a decade filled with fear and hope, and this book captured both elements so well. I was struck by the impact of the “Red Scare” on everyday families, especially when the accusations were unfounded. Lives were uprooted and reputations were forever impacted. The author brought this reality to light in such a believable way.
I also greatly appreciated the underlying theme of learning to accept what life brings your way, even if it is something you wish you could change. Learning that joy and sorrow can co-exist has been one of the most challenging lessons of my life, so having another illustration is helpful.
I have continued to ponder this story and the lessons within, and I feel that the author handled such a difficult concept masterfully. It’s a great story with important life lessons (and history) along the way.