Pre-Owned Freedom Riders Rlb: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights (Hardcover) by Ann Bausum

from linnaea44

This was an amazing book. It really moved me and touched my soul. I can not believe I never heard about this story till now. Everything that those people went through, they were just kids my age, it's amazing. Their dedication to the movement, and being prepared to die, WOW!! It's absolutely incr...

from AshleyMarkeitaTate

“Freedom Riders” is the story of the 1961 Freedom Rides. It focuses on two participants, John Lewis (a black man) and Jim Zwerg (a white man). These Freedom Rides were to peacefully promote racial equality. Their bus of the Freedom Rides arrived in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 14th and was immedia...

from AdrienneWood

Two worlds, one cause. The story of the Freedom Rides from the perspective of a black man and of a white man, with background on each and how they made a difference in the Civil Rights movement. Strength of the human spirit is a huge theme in this book. This is a book that could be used, in conju...

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Freedom Riders is a Sibert Honor Book that tells the story of the 1961 Freedom Rides from the perspective of two men: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg. What makes the story so interesting is how the two riders' divergent backgrounds were united for the cause. Representing 'Black America', the book detail...

from bplma

excellent overview of civil rights freedom riders w/ forwards by 2 of the participants. great photos, enough white space to be enjoyable to read and easy on the eyes while still packing in lots of facts and information; well written. has it all...research guide, mug shots and citations.