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A Change of Heart
The remarkable story of honourary Newfoundlander Lanier Phillips, who survived a shipwreck during the Second World War and went on to become a civil rights activist. Told for children in this heartwarming, vibrantly illustrated picture book.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 5, 2016
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August 3, 2018
This children's book is an accounting of one man born black at the wrong time. Lanier Phillips was born in Georgia, USA while the Klu Klux Klan threatened any black person simply based on the colour of their skin. He lived through the Jim Crow era where segregation ran rampant, homes, schools and churches were burned and most black families struggled to survive. Lanier Phillips contemplated his existence and hoped that joining the navy when WWII broke out, would help him find equality. He was wrong and devastated to see that the black sailors were made to do grunt work and even eat in a secluded area. When he didn't think it could get any worse, the ship he was on began to sink. All the life boats were used by the white sailors and the black sailors had to decide if they wanted to take a chance in a raft. Lanier was the only one that made the choice to do that. This is where I am proud to be Canadian. The people in Newfoundland, where the sailors came ashore, treated them all, even Lanier, the same, as heroes. This treatment helped him to heal. With no consideration of his skin color he was included completely in their daily routines at home. This experience allowed Lanier to feel worthy for the first time, and his resentment disappeared. The back of the book contains other information about Lanier Phillips and what he did after the story ended. I recommend you read that as well.
This is a true story that works to restore faith in humanity. The illustrations by Erin Bennett Banks are distinctive; there are bold, angular lines, and Phillips' emotions are easily recognized. With so much immigration happening, and racism coming to the forefront once again, A CHANGE OF HEART, is a must-read for all kids, no matter their race. This book can inform and enlighten the reader or listener about racism, naval developments, social justice, being a Good Samaritan, and introducing them to a simple, easy to read biography. The publisher, Nimbus Publishing, provided me with a copy of this book to read. The opinions shared are my own.
This is a true story that works to restore faith in humanity. The illustrations by Erin Bennett Banks are distinctive; there are bold, angular lines, and Phillips' emotions are easily recognized. With so much immigration happening, and racism coming to the forefront once again, A CHANGE OF HEART, is a must-read for all kids, no matter their race. This book can inform and enlighten the reader or listener about racism, naval developments, social justice, being a Good Samaritan, and introducing them to a simple, easy to read biography. The publisher, Nimbus Publishing, provided me with a copy of this book to read. The opinions shared are my own.
March 27, 2018
This is the story of a young African American hero, Lanier Phillips, who survived the sinking of his ship, the USS Truxtun, caused by a storm off the coast of Newfoundland.
To help readers understand Lanier, Walsh begins his story with his childhood. He grew up in Georgia, in the 1930s, living under the constant threat of the Ku Klux Klan and Jim Crow laws. Watching the homes, schools, and barns of his black neighbors being burned to the ground, barred from enjoying the same privileges as white people, and always fearing for his life, bitterness and resentment grew inside Lanier.
When the United States entered WWII, Lanier decided to join the Navy in the hope of escaping racism. Sadly, he discovered that life in the Navy wasn't any different than life back in Georgia. Black sailors were given separate sleeping quarters from the white sailors, and were required to eat their meals standing up in the pantry. Forbidden from eating in the same mess hall as the white sailors, Lanier was also required to serve them their meals and wash the dishes, do their laundry, and shine their shoes. Bitterness and resentment were eating him up.
Then, on February 18, 1942, the USS Truxtun ran into a fierce winter storm, colliding with the jagged, steep cliffs off Newfoundland. As the ship began to sink, lifeboats full of white sailors tried to make it to land in the storm, but most of the boats didn't make it. Finally, it was the time for the black sailors to try to reach land, but the boats were gone and all they had were rafts. Lanier had to quickly decide to go or stay. Would black soldiers be welcomed by the residents, or would they do something else to them?
In the end, Lanier climbed into a raft that capsized, throwing him in the sea. Lanier made it to the shore, and collapsed from exhaustion. When he woke up, Lanier discovered he was in Newfoundland, where he was taken in and nursed back to health by a local woman, Violet Pike. Many of the people who helped the sailors from the USS Truxtun had never seen a black man before, and they also didn't seem to have any of the prejudices he was so accustomed to. In fact, he was treated with respect and dignity by his rescuers. When it came time to leave their home, Lanier felt that because of the kindness he had experienced, he had lost the bitterness and resentment that had always been with him.
A Change of Heart almost sounds like it should be someone's idea of historical fiction depicting the transformation of an African American man when he finally treated him with love, respect, and compassion after living a life of discrimination and fear because of the color of his skin. And yet, it is a true story. Lanier Phillips always considered his experience with the Newfoundlanders the catalyst that changed his life. Lanier went on to have a successful career in the Navy as a sonar technician, and also became a Civil Rights pioneer with Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Change of Heart is a heartwarming, inspiring picture book for older readers that palpably depicts the racism and fear of Lanier's early life in contrast to the way he was treated in Newfoundland, and shows how one experience can really help a person to see things differently. Adding to this uplifting story are the oil painted illustrations done in Erin Bennett Banks' signature angular style.
Be sure to read the About Lanier Phillips at the back of the book to learn more about this remarkable man.
This book is recommended for readers age 7+
This book was purchased for my personal library
To help readers understand Lanier, Walsh begins his story with his childhood. He grew up in Georgia, in the 1930s, living under the constant threat of the Ku Klux Klan and Jim Crow laws. Watching the homes, schools, and barns of his black neighbors being burned to the ground, barred from enjoying the same privileges as white people, and always fearing for his life, bitterness and resentment grew inside Lanier.
When the United States entered WWII, Lanier decided to join the Navy in the hope of escaping racism. Sadly, he discovered that life in the Navy wasn't any different than life back in Georgia. Black sailors were given separate sleeping quarters from the white sailors, and were required to eat their meals standing up in the pantry. Forbidden from eating in the same mess hall as the white sailors, Lanier was also required to serve them their meals and wash the dishes, do their laundry, and shine their shoes. Bitterness and resentment were eating him up.
Then, on February 18, 1942, the USS Truxtun ran into a fierce winter storm, colliding with the jagged, steep cliffs off Newfoundland. As the ship began to sink, lifeboats full of white sailors tried to make it to land in the storm, but most of the boats didn't make it. Finally, it was the time for the black sailors to try to reach land, but the boats were gone and all they had were rafts. Lanier had to quickly decide to go or stay. Would black soldiers be welcomed by the residents, or would they do something else to them?
In the end, Lanier climbed into a raft that capsized, throwing him in the sea. Lanier made it to the shore, and collapsed from exhaustion. When he woke up, Lanier discovered he was in Newfoundland, where he was taken in and nursed back to health by a local woman, Violet Pike. Many of the people who helped the sailors from the USS Truxtun had never seen a black man before, and they also didn't seem to have any of the prejudices he was so accustomed to. In fact, he was treated with respect and dignity by his rescuers. When it came time to leave their home, Lanier felt that because of the kindness he had experienced, he had lost the bitterness and resentment that had always been with him.
A Change of Heart almost sounds like it should be someone's idea of historical fiction depicting the transformation of an African American man when he finally treated him with love, respect, and compassion after living a life of discrimination and fear because of the color of his skin. And yet, it is a true story. Lanier Phillips always considered his experience with the Newfoundlanders the catalyst that changed his life. Lanier went on to have a successful career in the Navy as a sonar technician, and also became a Civil Rights pioneer with Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Change of Heart is a heartwarming, inspiring picture book for older readers that palpably depicts the racism and fear of Lanier's early life in contrast to the way he was treated in Newfoundland, and shows how one experience can really help a person to see things differently. Adding to this uplifting story are the oil painted illustrations done in Erin Bennett Banks' signature angular style.
Be sure to read the About Lanier Phillips at the back of the book to learn more about this remarkable man.
This book is recommended for readers age 7+
This book was purchased for my personal library
February 12, 2018
Erin Bennett Banks’s illustrations are excellent. If the other aspects of the book were on par with the illustrations, this would be a solid five star book. But while this true story and the man at its center are remarkable, the writing is rather flat and there are design issues.
I’m not always a fan of subtitles, but this book and its cover beg for one to indicate that it is the true WWII-time story of Lanier Phillips, and to build on the rather cliched title. And from there, the text could use more finesse. Some parts of the book call for more development, particularly scenes of Lanier’s stay at a Newfoundland home after being shipwrecked.
On the book design and typesetting front: the text is oddly justified/formatted and spaced within the pages. And the font doesn’t complement the illustrations. Rather clumsily done, especially in contrast to the book’s wonderful illustration art. Q: Is this design problem “just” a problem with the ebook version, which I read? Or is the ebook exactly the same as the paper version?
The size of the text within the ebook illustrations also made it quite difficult to read on my iPad mini, which has pretty much the same screen dimensions as any e-reader, so it seems that Nimbus still had more to learn about producing digital books when it published this ebook. It’s really not formatted properly for ebook format: the pages don’t fill the screen, are too small and can’t be enlarged in the usual iPad/e-reader way. These are issue Nimbus has to address if it plans to continue publishing ebooks.
Meanwhile, I checked out Erin Bennett Banks’s website to view her lovely portfolio.
I’m not always a fan of subtitles, but this book and its cover beg for one to indicate that it is the true WWII-time story of Lanier Phillips, and to build on the rather cliched title. And from there, the text could use more finesse. Some parts of the book call for more development, particularly scenes of Lanier’s stay at a Newfoundland home after being shipwrecked.
On the book design and typesetting front: the text is oddly justified/formatted and spaced within the pages. And the font doesn’t complement the illustrations. Rather clumsily done, especially in contrast to the book’s wonderful illustration art. Q: Is this design problem “just” a problem with the ebook version, which I read? Or is the ebook exactly the same as the paper version?
The size of the text within the ebook illustrations also made it quite difficult to read on my iPad mini, which has pretty much the same screen dimensions as any e-reader, so it seems that Nimbus still had more to learn about producing digital books when it published this ebook. It’s really not formatted properly for ebook format: the pages don’t fill the screen, are too small and can’t be enlarged in the usual iPad/e-reader way. These are issue Nimbus has to address if it plans to continue publishing ebooks.
Meanwhile, I checked out Erin Bennett Banks’s website to view her lovely portfolio.
July 4, 2018
The musical Come from Away tells the story of how, during 9/11, all flights that were in American airspace had to be diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. It tells how the people went out of their way to make everyone welcome.
I bring this up, because, in another time, World War II, but not in to far of another place, a ship load of sailors were washed ashore, and shown comfort and hospitality by the people of Newfoundland. And amongst those people was one black sailor, the only black sailor that survived the shipwreck.
Up until that point, this man, Lainer Phillips, had lost all hope. And the kindness that they showed him there, as he recovered, gave him hope, and a change of heart. He later went on to become an honorary Newfoundlander, and work for civil rights along side Martin Luther King Jr.
Up until that point, he had only known hardship and hostility from white people.
What a great story to introduce kids to prejudices and good people.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
I bring this up, because, in another time, World War II, but not in to far of another place, a ship load of sailors were washed ashore, and shown comfort and hospitality by the people of Newfoundland. And amongst those people was one black sailor, the only black sailor that survived the shipwreck.
Up until that point, this man, Lainer Phillips, had lost all hope. And the kindness that they showed him there, as he recovered, gave him hope, and a change of heart. He later went on to become an honorary Newfoundlander, and work for civil rights along side Martin Luther King Jr.
Up until that point, he had only known hardship and hostility from white people.
What a great story to introduce kids to prejudices and good people.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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November 23, 2017This is one of the nominees for the non-fiction 2017 Hackmatack awards. It is a short picture book that can be used as a great springboard for historical discussions and it has a Newfoundland connection, which makes it even more interesting to me. :-)
May 2, 2016
A brief but impactful glimpse of the horrifying experience of one man born at what seemed to be the wrong time.
Being born in Georgia, USA while the Klu Klux Klan threatened any black person simply based on the colour of their skin, Lanier Phillips contemplated his existence and what it all meant. Joining the navy in hopes of finding equality he was devastated to realize his horror continued. Phillips, among other black soldiers, were made to do grunt work and made to eat in a secluded area.
When he didn't think it could get any worse, the ship he was on began to sink and he had to make the decision to fight for his life or succumb to all he's ever known.
A true story that works to restore faith in humanity as Phillips works to discover a purpose.
Being born in Georgia, USA while the Klu Klux Klan threatened any black person simply based on the colour of their skin, Lanier Phillips contemplated his existence and what it all meant. Joining the navy in hopes of finding equality he was devastated to realize his horror continued. Phillips, among other black soldiers, were made to do grunt work and made to eat in a secluded area.
When he didn't think it could get any worse, the ship he was on began to sink and he had to make the decision to fight for his life or succumb to all he's ever known.
A true story that works to restore faith in humanity as Phillips works to discover a purpose.
August 31, 2016
Beautifully written and illustrated.
July 10, 2018
Any hard topic in history is worthy of a children's book so that kids can begin to learn our past and learn from it. This picture book is one of those.
Following the life of Lanier Phillips, an African-American boy from the state of Georgia, A CHANGE OF HEART (author Alice Walsh) tells how his childhood experiences, knowledge, & fear played deeply in his thoughts & experiences as a growing man. Ultimately, those same shared fears worked to the demise of many of his fellow sailors, but for Lanier, new experiences, horrific though they were at first, and new personal knowledge work to reconfigure his thoughts. Lanier goes on to live a life he couldn't even comprehend for himself as a boy. He lives a life worthy of a place in history.
The Lanier Phillips story, as written in A CHANGE OF HEART, is a must-read for all kids, no matter their race. This book can inform and enlighten, can work as one of an array of biographies to be used while covering American history. This book would be great for kids studying Naval History. Really, there's no wrong reason to read this book.
Lanier Phillips. Carl Brashear. Fred “Tiz” Morrison. Wesley Brown. Doris "Dorrie" Miller. Learn more, know more. Know better, do better.
I may be a bit biased in this review, truth be told. My husband is an African- American himself AND a retired Sonar Technician. After reading this book, I asked him if he knew of Lanier Phillips. Indeed he did.
[I received this as a free digital title from NetGalley. The review is my own personal thoughts & honest opinion.]
Following the life of Lanier Phillips, an African-American boy from the state of Georgia, A CHANGE OF HEART (author Alice Walsh) tells how his childhood experiences, knowledge, & fear played deeply in his thoughts & experiences as a growing man. Ultimately, those same shared fears worked to the demise of many of his fellow sailors, but for Lanier, new experiences, horrific though they were at first, and new personal knowledge work to reconfigure his thoughts. Lanier goes on to live a life he couldn't even comprehend for himself as a boy. He lives a life worthy of a place in history.
The Lanier Phillips story, as written in A CHANGE OF HEART, is a must-read for all kids, no matter their race. This book can inform and enlighten, can work as one of an array of biographies to be used while covering American history. This book would be great for kids studying Naval History. Really, there's no wrong reason to read this book.
Lanier Phillips. Carl Brashear. Fred “Tiz” Morrison. Wesley Brown. Doris "Dorrie" Miller. Learn more, know more. Know better, do better.
I may be a bit biased in this review, truth be told. My husband is an African- American himself AND a retired Sonar Technician. After reading this book, I asked him if he knew of Lanier Phillips. Indeed he did.
[I received this as a free digital title from NetGalley. The review is my own personal thoughts & honest opinion.]
September 9, 2017
This title is nominated for the 2018 Hackmatack Award in the non-fiction category.
'Change of Heart' tells the story of Lanier Phillips, an African American man from the Southern United States who joined the US Navy in the 1940s in hopes of escaping the racism and discrimination he experienced growing up. He was disappointed to discover that this way of thinking followed him onto the ship, with the African American sailors being forced to serve their white counterparts. One cold February night off the coast of Newfoundland, his ship the USS Truxtun goes down and Lanier is forced to strike out for shore in an unknown and possibly hostile land. Fortunately for Lanier, the people of Newfoundland welcomed him into their homes with open arms, and treated him with the utmost respect, which changed his perception and helped him to believe in himself and his value as a human being.
By far the best thing about this book is the illustrations. Beautiful! I think this is a great story to introduce the themes of racism in the twentieth century to kids today. Would recommend this as a read aloud for an older elementary class.
'Change of Heart' tells the story of Lanier Phillips, an African American man from the Southern United States who joined the US Navy in the 1940s in hopes of escaping the racism and discrimination he experienced growing up. He was disappointed to discover that this way of thinking followed him onto the ship, with the African American sailors being forced to serve their white counterparts. One cold February night off the coast of Newfoundland, his ship the USS Truxtun goes down and Lanier is forced to strike out for shore in an unknown and possibly hostile land. Fortunately for Lanier, the people of Newfoundland welcomed him into their homes with open arms, and treated him with the utmost respect, which changed his perception and helped him to believe in himself and his value as a human being.
By far the best thing about this book is the illustrations. Beautiful! I think this is a great story to introduce the themes of racism in the twentieth century to kids today. Would recommend this as a read aloud for an older elementary class.
June 15, 2020
I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
An important story for children to learn about a civil rights activist in WWII. The illustrations were very good and the text was okay. I think this is an important story but worry it might not be "flashy" enough to get the attention of younger readers.
An important story for children to learn about a civil rights activist in WWII. The illustrations were very good and the text was okay. I think this is an important story but worry it might not be "flashy" enough to get the attention of younger readers.
September 5, 2017
Picture book about an African American in 1941 who joins the Navy hoping to escape the racism and segregation that he experienced growing up in Georgia only to find the same treatment aboard his ship. Then after a shipwreck he discovers that people can be kind and people can be different.
February 22, 2018
I really liked this story. Message of kindness was perfect for Random Acts of Kindness week.
July 5, 2018
Great homage to what look like a great man and while briefly represent a part of the black history in America. All in simplicity but still quite deep. Well done!
March 4, 2021
Maddie says the best part was when the people helped him.
March 7, 2021
Devastating. Important. Heart wrenching.
The idea that African American sailors on a ship that was sure to sink made the choice not to get on life rafts because of an engrained, epigenetic fear of racism on the mainland from having grown up in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s-- that that fear of racism was worse than the fear of death. Not just for one sailor, but for every single Black sailor on the ship but for Lanier Phillips: 2,013 men in the prime of their lives. No words.
I am reading Harriet Ann Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," published in 1871. Although that is a full length book and this one was only 32 pages, they are touching me in the same way. I'll say it again: devastating.
The idea that African American sailors on a ship that was sure to sink made the choice not to get on life rafts because of an engrained, epigenetic fear of racism on the mainland from having grown up in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s-- that that fear of racism was worse than the fear of death. Not just for one sailor, but for every single Black sailor on the ship but for Lanier Phillips: 2,013 men in the prime of their lives. No words.
I am reading Harriet Ann Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," published in 1871. Although that is a full length book and this one was only 32 pages, they are touching me in the same way. I'll say it again: devastating.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2018
Change of Heart is a picture book based on a transformative experience in Lanier Phillips' life. I was unaware of Phillips before reading this picture book, but it's a good reminder of common experiences people of color have had (and sometimes continue to have) in the United States.
In 1930, Lanier was a black child in Georgia; readers will learn about what it was like to live in regular fear of the Ku Klux Klan and how Jim Crow laws kept races separated. Hatred and resentment festered inside Lanier, even as he knew they would be destructive.
In 1941 Lanier joined the navy, hoping for an escape. Ship life was no better, with blacks expected to serve the other sailors and eat standing up in a small pantry. When their ship runs aground in the winter near Newfoundland, Lanier has to balance his fear of the ship sinking in the icy water with his fear of whether or not he will be welcomed on shore.
Lanier's reception by the Newfoundlanders was gracious and genuine; they helped him to heal with no consideration of his skin color and included him wholly and completely in their daily routines at home. This experience allowed Lanier to feel worthy for the first time, and his resentment disappeared.
The illustrations by Erin Bennett Banks are distinctive; there are bold, angular lines, and Phillips is depicted as unhappy and unsmiling for much of the book. The softening in his face at the close reinforces his new outlook.
While the topics are heavy, Alice Walsh is careful with her words, conveying honesty and truth without explicitly depicting horrifying actions taken against blacks. This would be a good introduction for children.
In 1930, Lanier was a black child in Georgia; readers will learn about what it was like to live in regular fear of the Ku Klux Klan and how Jim Crow laws kept races separated. Hatred and resentment festered inside Lanier, even as he knew they would be destructive.
In 1941 Lanier joined the navy, hoping for an escape. Ship life was no better, with blacks expected to serve the other sailors and eat standing up in a small pantry. When their ship runs aground in the winter near Newfoundland, Lanier has to balance his fear of the ship sinking in the icy water with his fear of whether or not he will be welcomed on shore.
Lanier's reception by the Newfoundlanders was gracious and genuine; they helped him to heal with no consideration of his skin color and included him wholly and completely in their daily routines at home. This experience allowed Lanier to feel worthy for the first time, and his resentment disappeared.
The illustrations by Erin Bennett Banks are distinctive; there are bold, angular lines, and Phillips is depicted as unhappy and unsmiling for much of the book. The softening in his face at the close reinforces his new outlook.
While the topics are heavy, Alice Walsh is careful with her words, conveying honesty and truth without explicitly depicting horrifying actions taken against blacks. This would be a good introduction for children.
July 10, 2018
Any hard topic in history is worthy of a children's book so that kids can begin to know their past and learn from it. This picture book is one of those.
Following the life of Lanier Phillips, an African-American boy from the state of Georgia, A CHANGE OF HEART (author Alice Walsh) tells how his childhood experiences, knowledge, & fear played deeply in his thoughts & experiences as a growing man. Ultimately, those same shared fears worked to the demise of many of his fellow sailors, but for Lanier, new experiences, horrific though they were at first, and new personal knowledge work to reconfigure his thoughts. Lanier goes on to live a life he couldn't even comprehend for himself as a boy. He lives a life worthy of a place in history.
The Lanier Phillips story, as written in A CHANGE OF HEART, is a must-read for all kids, no matter their race. This book can inform and enlighten, can work as one of an array of biographies to be used while covering American history. This book would be great for kids studying Naval History. This is a book needed on all a Black History boolshelves. Really, there's no wrong reason to read this book.
Lanier Phillips. Carl Brashear. Fred “Tiz” Morrison. Wesley Brown. Doris "Dorrie" Miller. Learn more, know more. Know better, do better.
I may be a bit biased in this review, truth be told. My husband is an African-American himself AND a retired Sonar Technician. After I read this book, I asked him if he knew of Lanier Phillips. Indeed he did.
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I received this title as a free digital copy from Nimbus Publishing at NetGalley. The honest review is given freely and is my own opinion and thoughts.
Following the life of Lanier Phillips, an African-American boy from the state of Georgia, A CHANGE OF HEART (author Alice Walsh) tells how his childhood experiences, knowledge, & fear played deeply in his thoughts & experiences as a growing man. Ultimately, those same shared fears worked to the demise of many of his fellow sailors, but for Lanier, new experiences, horrific though they were at first, and new personal knowledge work to reconfigure his thoughts. Lanier goes on to live a life he couldn't even comprehend for himself as a boy. He lives a life worthy of a place in history.
The Lanier Phillips story, as written in A CHANGE OF HEART, is a must-read for all kids, no matter their race. This book can inform and enlighten, can work as one of an array of biographies to be used while covering American history. This book would be great for kids studying Naval History. This is a book needed on all a Black History boolshelves. Really, there's no wrong reason to read this book.
Lanier Phillips. Carl Brashear. Fred “Tiz” Morrison. Wesley Brown. Doris "Dorrie" Miller. Learn more, know more. Know better, do better.
I may be a bit biased in this review, truth be told. My husband is an African-American himself AND a retired Sonar Technician. After I read this book, I asked him if he knew of Lanier Phillips. Indeed he did.
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I received this title as a free digital copy from Nimbus Publishing at NetGalley. The honest review is given freely and is my own opinion and thoughts.
August 13, 2018
Lanier Phillips grew up in a horrible time in the US. As a child he lived with the KKK on the attack, and as an adult longing to be free, he ended up instead a military serving boy. He had dire hopes for his country or ever doing what he truly wanted to do until a tragic shipwreck that claimed every other POC on board. Being stranded for a bit in Newfoundland made him realize that not everyone was biased against a colored man, and that he could be what he wanted to be, because caring people existed. I really liked this story, but wish it would have gone further to tell how Lanier got into sonar school, instead of ending at Newfoundland island. But the story is still lovely and the illustrations are unique and beautiful.
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