pickI‘m a real sucker for a family saga type book, so this just hit right. It follows the life of Mary and her children and grandchildren through a number of key events and issues starting with VE Day, various royal events, touching on Brexit before ending with the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. An interesting take on what Britain is, and its entrenched challenges.
pickAs a life long Anglophile, this book is gold. A story of a British family from m 1945 through the pandemic. The ups and downs of 🏴 England. I loved every page.
pickA novel that is woven together using seven historic events in British history, starting with VE Day. A very pleasant and interesting read. 🇬🇧
So well written I was drawn in first by the fantastic cover then Jonathan Coe‘s writing the characters the story line a five star read for me.🥰❤️Thanks europa for my copy.
“I waited a week to see Shuttlesworth get hit with a hose. I'm sorry I missed it. Mr. Connor never respected me but I respected him.“
“I waited a week to see Shuttlesworth get hit by a hose.“
This book is a valuable tool for teaching students about the Civil Rights Movements. This book is a great resource to have in a classroom library. The book if filled with moving pictures and photographs.
pickBlack and White: The Confrontation Between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene “Bull“ Connor is a nonfiction book written by Larry Dane Brimner. He worked closely with Birmingham‘s Civil Rights Institute to bring together this Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, ALA Notable Children‘s book, and Kirkus Reviews Best Children‘s Book of the Year. The book is about the center of the violent time in the 1950's and 1960's fight for civil rights.
All things considered, “Black and White“ is an valuable tool for raising students' historical awareness, critical thinking abilities, and comprehension of the Civil Rights Movement. It offers chances for thought-provoking conversations and activities that you can include into other areas of your curriculum to help students develop a deeper understanding of the significance of social justice and the fight for civil rights.
