This well-known story is considerably refreshed by Parks's personal narrative, punctuated by numerous black-and-white photographs. In simple, gracious, compelling language she describes her childhood, family life, and elusive educational opportunities. She explains how her husband encouraged and supported her participation in civil rights activities, and provides with clarity the generally paltry regard for the contributions of black women by the movement's organizers. In this recounting of her life, she corrects some media-created distortions of events. Her references to so many people may overwhelm some readers at times, but this does not diminish the overall impact of a wonderful, warm autobiography.
A very True and Compelling story
This is meant to be a book for young teens but I loved it as well. We picked it up after Rosa Parks died. It was fascinating to read about Rosa'a childhood and to get the "behind the scenes" of her life and every thing that really ahppened that fateful day!
The story of the Rosa Parks incident on the bus. There was alot I didn't know about the incident and about her life. It was a good read but some parts were hard to read. It's sad that people were such racists back then.
This is a great autobiography! Everyone has heard about her not changing her seat on a bus, but it also tells you more about history, than I actually knew. Such as Martin Luther King. It is truly a book for everyone to read, to get the truth, about civil rights, and her part in it!
Good for youth. Definitely not a ground-breaking rehash.
This was a very moving story in Mrs. Rosa Parks own words. Very easy and quick reading for the young as well as the elderly to enjoy. Also, many personal photos. Very good read. DG
