- Hardcover: 124 pages
- Publisher: Wilder Publications (January 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1604591994
- ISBN-13: 978-1604591996
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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In Character Building are thirty seven addresses that Booker T. Washington gave before students, faculty, and guests at the Tuskegee Institute. These addresses take the form of timeless advice on a number of subjects. Very motivational and uplifting. Washington was constantly, and often bitterly, criticized by his contemporaries for being too conciliatory to whites and not concerned enough about civil rights. It would not be until after his death that the world would find out that he had indeed worked a great deal for civil rights anonymously behind the scenes.
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a piece of history,
By Betsy1479 "betsy1479" (Normal, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Character Building (Paperback)
Proves that some kinds of advice are timeless. If you are reading a historical review of the man's life, you should read his own words too.
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Still Good for Today,
By Andre M. "brnn64" (Mt. Pleasant, SC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Character Building (Paperback)
This is a collection of BTW's Sunday sermons to his Tuskegee students. Originally published in 1902, the lessons on thrift, clean living, sharing what you learn with others, the need to read, and the value of education of the heart as well as the head are still valuable a century later. Does not date too badly and with so many young people growing up today without this kind of advice in the home, it's needed just as much today.Many uninformed people dismiss BTW as an "Uncle Tom," but the publication of more of his writings like this will show that in spite of any faults, he was a very useful person in the upliftment of people. Read it and see.
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Still Good for Today,
By Andre M. "brnn64" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Character Building (Paperback)
This is a collection of BTW's Sunday sermons to his Tuskegee students. Originally published in 1902, the lessons on thrift, clean living, sharing what you learn with others, the need to read, and the value of education of the heart as well as the head are still valuable a century later. Does not date too badly and with so many young people growing up today without this kind of advice in the home, it's needed just as much today.Many uninformed people dismiss BTW as an "Uncle Tom," but the publication of more of his writings like this will show that in spite of any faults, he was a very useful person in the upliftment of people. Read it and see. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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a piece of history,
By Betsy1479 "betsy1479" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Character Building (Paperback)
Proves that some kinds of advice are timeless. If you are reading a historical review of the man's life, you should read his own words too.
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Character Building,
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This review is from: Character Building (an African American Heritage Book) (Paperback)
Character Building (An African American Heritage Book) This book has so many wonderful life lessons which are just as powerful and thought-provoking today as they were when Booker T. Washington wrote them at the turn of the 20th century. I try to read an essay to my students on a regular basis because the essays really hit home with some of the issues my students have. The essays are well-written and easy to read and understand.
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