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Liked It “Rosa Parks refusal to give up her seat ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott which goes down in history as of one of the most momentous civil rights events of the 20th Century. It helped to bring about the end of segregation in our nation. Russell Freedom writes with clarity and insightful words as...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Rosa Parks refusal to give up her seat ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott which goes down in history as of one of the most momentous civil rights events of the 20th Century. It helped to bring about the end of segregation in our nation. Russell Freedom writes with clarity and insightful words as the events, leaders, and timeline of the boycott is brought to life. Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott is a well-researched book filled with numerous black and white photographs of the time period. A powerful and poignant must-read”
Jackie W wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good information on the boycott and helps with history”
Brycen K wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very Informational”
Wesley Tung wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Russell Freedman,a dependable non-fiction author for young people, hits the mark again with this interesting account of the Montgomery bus boycott that helped spark the Civil Rights movement. I particularly appreciated how he set Rosa Parks' arrest in the context of what came before and after. It should help students understand the significance not only of her actions but of the entire community's.”
Mary Clare O wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I tend to avoid reading nonfiction, because they tend to read like dry textbooks. Every once in a while there is a nonfiction book that I enjoy as a nonfiction that reads like a novel. Freedom Walkers is an example of this type of book. The book discusses the beginning, middle, and end of the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott. I wouldn't catalog it as a collective biography, however, prominent individuals involved in the boycott are discussed. A great addition to an elementary school library collection.”
Cullengirl l wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i loved the pictures of this book, from the arrest photos of rosa parks and mlk jr, to the picture of a man removig a sign from a bus requiring blacks to sit at the back of buses. even though this book chronicles a small time of us history, what a time it was. the pictures of the kkk waving a noose of warning and pictures of freedom riders entering the deep south are stirring. i like that the book ends with a where did they go chapter on parks and colvin.”
larry c wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ordinary people (not just extraordinary leaders) in 1950s Montgomery, Alabama united to end segregated buses. African Americans were required to sit in the backs of buses and give up their seats to white riders. After brave women including Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks were arrested for refusing to give up their seats, a citywide boycott was organized. A car pool was formed to get people to and from work and school. Others walked for miles each day. The boycott lasted for over a year, despite police harrassment and death threats. Full of historical photographs and moving words. ”
Donna B wrote this review Tuesday, June 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I am fascinated and inspired by the Civil Rights Movement - in fact, my favorite and most memorable class that I took in college was a history course on the Civil Rights Movement. I liked this book because it introduced me on a personal level to a number of individuals who played important roles in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Books like this one make me ashamed to live in a country that once enforced racial segregation, but proud of Americans for reversing what was wrong. Civil rights activists were some of the most courageous people I can imagine.”
Mrs. Heins wrote this review Monday, June 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well written account of the Montgomery Boycott, giving the factual information in an interesting format with pictures to supplement the story. An excellent book. ”
Sierra P wrote this review Sunday, May 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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