- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Lee & Low Books (Sep 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600602495
- ISBN-13: 978-1600602498
- Product Dimensions: 26.9 x 20.6 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
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Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children, Sep 27 2008
By Yana V. Rodgers "Econkids at Rutgers University" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Howard Thurman's Great Hope (Hardcover)
As a seventh grader in racially-segregated Daytona, Florida in 1914, Howard Thurman despaired at the thought of having to end his schooling and find a job. Daytona had only one public school for African American children and it ended with the seventh grade. Howard worked hard in school and he savored every minute; learning felt like piecing new ideas together in a jigsaw puzzle. He also worked hard before and after school delivering laundry to and from the fancy beach hotel in order to help his mother and grandmother make ends meet.Despite the obstacles posed by poverty and racial discrimination, Howard pursued his dream of attending college with fierce determination and with the help of some generous mentors who believed in the potential of this brilliant young man. Howard not only graduated from Morehouse College as valedictorian, he also went on to become an ordained minister, a prolific writer, and an influential spiritual leader in the U.S. civil rights movement.
This powerful book pays tribute to an extraordinary man who devoted his life to promoting racial equality and social justice. Heavy topics perhaps, but the author skillfully wraps the biography into an enjoyable story, complete with the tale of a mysterious stranger at the railroad station whose impromptu donation to Howard's train fare prevented his hopes from getting dashed. Howard Thurman's life history, which this valuable book makes accessible to children, can prompt younger generations to see the inspiration that comes with kindness, role models, and big dreams.
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The color illustrations work in harmony with the text of an truly inspirational life, Jan 16 2009
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Howard Thurman's Great Hope (Hardcover)
Howard Thurman's Great Hope is a picturebook biography of the early years of African-American civil rights leader and preacher Howard Thurman (1899-1981). Born into an era when racial segregation pervaded, he dreamed of attending college; through hard work, perseverance, and the unexpected generosity of a stranger he achieved his dream and much more. The color illustrations work in harmony with the text of an truly inspirational life, in this highly recommended addition to children's library collections.
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Howard Thurman's Spirit Sings, Soars, and Inspires, Dec 31 2010
By Kirk B. Jones - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Howard Thurman's Great Hope (Hardcover)
I have taught the Life and Thought of Howard Thurman for over 10 years at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, MA. His wondrous living witness has inspired and changed lives. I know this to be true; I've seen it; I am one of the changed. This charm of a children's book captures the hope and community themes of Thurman by showing how such themes were lived out by family, friends, and one mysterious stranger during his childhood. Thank you Kai Jackson Issa and Arthur L. Dawson. My class on Howard Thurman has another required reading text.
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