A review by noskills
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Young Readers Edition by Jeanne Theoharis

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Considering that modern American education places an outsized importance on that one afternoon in 1955, dispelling the mythology around Parks at an early age is sadly necessary. The truth is the lifelong activist was more akin to a Zelig, participating in countless freedom struggles across the decades. Along the way, both the benefits and costs of this life are made clear. Parks’ tireless pursuit of justice remains inspiring, albeit for more nuanced reasons.