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- EAN
- 9780345511010
- Book Title
- Mighty Long Way : My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School
- Item Length
- 8in
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Education, History, Social Science, Political Science
- Topic
- Educational Policy & Reform / General, Civil Rights, General, United States / General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
- Item Width
- 5.2in
- Item Weight
- 8.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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"A searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation."--Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School "Provides important context for an important moment in America's history."--Associated Press When fourteen-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up the stairs of Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the "Little Rock Nine," as they came to be known, would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change the landscape of America. For Carlotta and the eight other children, simply getting through the door of this admired academic institution involved angry mobs, racist elected officials, and intervention by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was forced to send in the 101st Airborne to escort the Nine into the building. But entry was simply the first of many trials. Breaking her silence at last and sharing her story for the first time, Carlotta Walls has written an engrossing memoir that is a testament not only to the power of a single person to make a difference but also to the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.
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Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0345511018
ISBN-13
9780345511010
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79832136
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Book Title
Mighty Long Way : My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Educational Policy & Reform / General, Civil Rights, General, United States / General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Education, History, Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
8.7 Oz
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"This hindsight account suggests that the nation still has not achieved closure about the painful events at Little Rock….Keenly observed and moving."-Kirkus Reviews "This is a marvelous book. It is a personal account that describes a moving period in the transformative struggle for civil rights and social justice in America. Above all, this story is an inspiration. Through it all, Carlotta Lanier and her fellow students never gave up. They never gave in. They kept the faith and because of their dignity, their tenacity, and their sacrifice they helped to redeem the soul of America." Congressman John Lewis "Carlotta Walls LaNier's memoir,A Mighty Long Way, is a searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation in Little Rock, Arkansas. The book is a page-turner and a tear-jerker, discussing the struggle and progress of an individual, and reflecting the historic challenges African Americans face in overcoming racial segregation. This book is a must read and should be required reading for every child of every race who may be trying to appreciate the values of education and the challenges that they might present for people who are different.We learn more about the struggles of the students of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas than is imagined, and it will change the way we evaluate the courage and dignity of people like Carlotta Walls LaNier." Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School "A half-century later, other young Americans draw their inspiration from Carlotta Walls. I am proud that she continues to carry the torch in the struggle for civil rights and to share her story of individual and collective courage with America's young people. Through her experiences of fifty years ago until today, she continues to challenge Americans about the true meaning of equal access to education for all." Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe "Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the Little Rock 9 to cross the color lines, political barriers and cultural chasms that circumscribed her life. She, her family and friends paid a heavy price that burdened them even as it liberated all of us. Her memoir, which is really our memoir, provides a rare perspective on that history in the making." Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize winning co-author ofThe Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of the Nation "InA Mighty Long Way, this revered American and special friend boldly tells how her high school days have evolved as the central experience of her life. I commend Carlotta for the legacy she has left and for the lessons she and her colleagues have taught us all with such nobility." Nancy Rousseau, Principal, Little Rock Central High School (2002 - present), "This hindsight account suggests that the nation still has not achieved closure about the painful events at Little Rock. . . . Keenly observed and moving." --Kirkus Reviews "This is a marvelous book. It is a personal account that describes a moving period in the transformative struggle for civil rights and social justice in America. Above all, this story is an inspiration. Through it all, Carlotta Lanier and her fellow students never gave up. They never gave in. They kept the faith and because of their dignity, their tenacity, and their sacrifice they helped to redeem the soul of America." --Congressman John Lewis "Carlotta Walls LaNier's memoir, A Mighty Long Way , is a searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation in Little Rock, Arkansas. The book is a page-turner and a tear-jerker, discussing the struggle and progress of an individual, and reflecting the historic challenges African Americans face in overcoming racial segregation. This book is a must read and should be required reading for every child of every race who may be trying to appreciate the values of education and the challenges that they might present for people who are different. We learn more about the struggles of the students of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas than is imagined, and it will change the way we evaluate the courage and dignity of people like Carlotta Walls LaNier." --Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School "A half-century later, other young Americans draw their inspiration from Carlotta Walls. I am proud that she continues to carry the torch in the struggle for civil rights and to share her story of individual and collective courage with America's young people. Through her experiences of fifty years ago until today, she continues to challenge Americans about the true meaning of equal access to education for all." --Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe "Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the Little Rock 9 to cross the color lines, political barriers and cultural chasms that circumscribed her life. She, her family and friends paid a heavy price that burdened them even as it liberated all of us. Her memoir, which is really our memoir, provides a rare perspective on that history in the making." --Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize winning co-author of The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of the Nation "In A Mighty Long Way , this revered American and special friend boldly tells how her high school days have evolved as the central experience of her life. I commend Carlotta for the legacy she has left and for the lessons she and her colleagues have taught us all with such nobility." --Nancy Rousseau, Principal, Little Rock Central High School "Gripping...A moving, very personal account of the aftermath of the 1954 Brown decision that began the painful process of desegregation.-- Booklist "There is a quiet majesty to A Mighty Long Way . The telling of this journey is imbued with sweep, tenderness, and the sustained glory of memory." -Wil Haygood, author of In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr., "This hindsight account suggests that the nation still has not achieved closure about the painful events at Little Rock....Keenly observed and moving." --Kirkus Reviews "This is a marvelous book. It is a personal account that describes a moving period in the transformative struggle for civil rights and social justice in America. Above all, this story is an inspiration. Through it all, Carlotta Lanier and her fellow students never gave up. They never gave in. They kept the faith and because of their dignity, their tenacity, and their sacrifice they helped to redeem the soul of America." -Congressman John Lewis "Carlotta Walls LaNier's memoir, A Mighty Long Way , is a searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation in Little Rock, Arkansas. The book is a page-turner and a tear-jerker, discussing the struggle and progress of an individual, and reflecting the historic challenges African Americans face in overcoming racial segregation. This book is a must read and should be required reading for every child of every race who may be trying to appreciate the values of education and the challenges that they might present for people who are different. We learn more about the struggles of the students of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas than is imagined, and it will change the way we evaluate the courage and dignity of people like Carlotta Walls LaNier." -Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School "A half-century later, other young Americans draw their inspiration from Carlotta Walls. I am proud that she continues to carry the torch in the struggle for civil rights and to share her story of individual and collective courage with America's young people. Through her experiences of fifty years ago until today, she continues to challenge Americans about the true meaning of equal access to education for all." -Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe "Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the Little Rock 9 to cross the color lines, political barriers and cultural chasms that circumscribed her life. She, her family and friends paid a heavy price that burdened them even as it liberated all of us. Her memoir, which is really our memoir, provides a rare perspective on that history in the making." - Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize winning co-author of The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of the Nation "In A Mighty Long Way , this revered American and special friend boldly tells how her high school days have evolved as the central experience of her life. I commend Carlotta for the legacy she has left and for the lessons she and her colleagues have taught us all with such nobility." - Nancy Rousseau, Principal, Little Rock Central High School (2002 -- present) "Gripping...A moving, very personal account of the aftermath of the 1954 Brown decision that began the painful process of desegregation.-- Booklist "There is a quiet majesty to A Mighty Long Way . The telling of this journey is imbued with sweep, tenderness, and the sustained glory of memory." -Wil Haygood, author of In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr. From the Hardcover edition., "This hindsight account suggests that the nation still has not achieved closure about the painful events at Little Rock….Keenly observed and moving." -Kirkus Reviews "This is a marvelous book. It is a personal account that describes a moving period in the transformative struggle for civil rights and social justice in America. Above all, this story is an inspiration. Through it all, Carlotta Lanier and her fellow students never gave up. They never gave in. They kept the faith and because of their dignity, their tenacity, and their sacrifice they helped to redeem the soul of America." Congressman John Lewis "Carlotta Walls LaNier's memoir, A Mighty Long Way , is a searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation in Little Rock, Arkansas. The book is a page-turner and a tear-jerker, discussing the struggle and progress of an individual, and reflecting the historic challenges African Americans face in overcoming racial segregation. This book is a must read and should be required reading for every child of every race who may be trying to appreciate the values of education and the challenges that they might present for people who are different. We learn more about the struggles of the students of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas than is imagined, and it will change the way we evaluate the courage and dignity of people like Carlotta Walls LaNier." Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School "A half-century later, other young Americans draw their inspiration from Carlotta Walls. I am proud that she continues to carry the torch in the struggle for civil rights and to share her story of individual and collective courage with America's young people. Through her experiences of fifty years ago until today, she continues to challenge Americans about the true meaning of equal access to education for all." Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe "Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the Little Rock 9 to cross the color lines, political barriers and cultural chasms that circumscribed her life. She, her family and friends paid a heavy price that burdened them even as it liberated all of us. Her memoir, which is really our memoir, provides a rare perspective on that history in the making." Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize winning co-author of The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of the Nation "In A Mighty Long Way , this revered American and special friend boldly tells how her high school days have evolved as the central experience of her life. I commend Carlotta for the legacy she has left and for the lessons she and her colleagues have taught us all with such nobility." Nancy Rousseau, Principal, Little Rock Central High School (2002 - present) "Gripping…A moving, very personal account of the aftermath of the 1954 Brown decision that began the painful process of desegregation.- Booklist "There is a quiet majesty to A Mighty Long Way . The telling of this journey is imbued with sweep, tenderness, and the sustained glory of memory." Wil Haygood, author of In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr. From the Hardcover edition., "This hindsight account suggests that the nation still has not achieved closure about the painful events at Little Rock....Keenly observed and moving." --Kirkus Reviews "This is a marvelous book. It is a personal account that describes a moving period in the transformative struggle for civil rights and social justice in America. Above all, this story is an inspiration. Through it all, Carlotta Lanier and her fellow students never gave up. They never gave in. They kept the faith and because of their dignity, their tenacity, and their sacrifice they helped to redeem the soul of America." -Congressman John Lewis "Carlotta Walls LaNier's memoir, A Mighty Long Way , is a searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation in Little Rock, Arkansas. The book is a page-turner and a tear-jerker, discussing the struggle and progress of an individual, and reflecting the historic challenges African Americans face in overcoming racial segregation. This book is a must read and should be required reading for every child of every race who may be trying to appreciate the values of education and the challenges that they might present for people who are different. We learn more about the struggles of the students of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas than is imagined, and it will change the way we evaluate the courage and dignity of people like Carlotta Walls LaNier." -Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School "A half-century later, other young Americans draw their inspiration from Carlotta Walls. I am proud that she continues to carry the torch in the struggle for civil rights and to share her story of individual and collective courage with America's young people. Through her experiences of fifty years ago until today, she continues to challenge Americans about the true meaning of equal access to education for all." -Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe "Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the Little Rock 9 to cross the color lines, political barriers and cultural chasms that circumscribed her life. She, her family and friends paid a heavy price that burdened them even as it liberated all of us. Her memoir, which is really our memoir, provides a rare perspective on that history in the making." - Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize winning co-author of The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of the Nation "In A Mighty Long Way , this revered American and special friend boldly tells how her high school days have evolved as the central experience of her life. I commend Carlotta for the legacy she has left and for the lessons she and her colleagues have taught us all with such nobility." - Nancy Rousseau, Principal, Little Rock Central High School (2002 -- present) "Gripping...A moving, very personal account of the aftermath of the 1954 Brown decision that began the painful process of desegregation.-- Booklist "There is a quiet majesty to A Mighty Long Way . The telling of this journey is imbued with sweep, tenderness, and the sustained glory of memory." -Wil Haygood, author of In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr. From the Hardcover edition.
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