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March: Book Two (March, #2)
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Wow, book two in the March series was even more powerful than book one. The March graphic novels are based on Congressman John Lewis' memories of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. This second volume focuses on the Freedom Riders in 1961, and also on the March on Washington in August 1963. That was the day when Dr. Martin Luther King made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Of all the people who spoke that day, only Lewis is still alive.
I was so inspired after reading this book that I watched the PBS documentary "Freedom Riders." It is truly amazing what nonviolent protests have been able to accomplish. I highly recommend the March graphic novels for anyone interested in the Civil Rights Movement.
P.S. The box set of the March trilogy is just beautiful, and I think it will make a great Christmas present. It's a gift that educates and inspires!
Favorite Quote
"It's difficult to understand the position of oppressed people. Ours is a way OUT -- creative, moral and nonviolent. It is NOT tied to black supremacy or communism, but to the plight of the oppressed. It can save the soul of America."
-- Martin Luther King, talking to Attorney General Robert Kennedy
I was so inspired after reading this book that I watched the PBS documentary "Freedom Riders." It is truly amazing what nonviolent protests have been able to accomplish. I highly recommend the March graphic novels for anyone interested in the Civil Rights Movement.
P.S. The box set of the March trilogy is just beautiful, and I think it will make a great Christmas present. It's a gift that educates and inspires!
Favorite Quote
"It's difficult to understand the position of oppressed people. Ours is a way OUT -- creative, moral and nonviolent. It is NOT tied to black supremacy or communism, but to the plight of the oppressed. It can save the soul of America."
-- Martin Luther King, talking to Attorney General Robert Kennedy
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Dec 07, 2016 05:14AM
I've never really gravitated toward graphis novels but this sounds like it might be a good starter
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Hi Cathy, yes, these are excellent to start with. I like graphic novels that are used to tell personal or historical stories. Another outstanding title is Maus by Spiegelman. I also loved the Persepolis books. You could click on my graphic novel list to see some others I liked.
