The Struggle for Freedom

by Spring Hermann

Hermann, Spring

48 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2009

About the author

My first interest in life was the theatre. I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Theatre and Literature, and a Master of Arts from Central Connecticut State University in Literature. I worked as a costumer and prop mistress at theatres in St. Louis, Missouri; Interlaken, Michigan; Chatauqua, New York; Mankato, Minnesota; and others.

After I had my two daughters, I wanted a more "stay at home" activity - and decided to try writing. My first novel was for adults and came out in 1983. I've been writing ever since. Besides two nonfiction subscription works, all other books have been for young readers. I also worked for years as a public relations writer for several great nonprofit companies.

Now I am also trying to "get back to where I started," and work in youth theatre - but as a playwright. Since my daughters are grown and my husband retired, I am free to pursue that dream.

Reviews

[Faith Tydings · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a beautiful snapshot of a devastating past. Hermann does a nice job in showing snippets of slavery around the world with pictures, text, and a nice timeline. There are even interruptions in the text that talk about specific people and their struggles, accomplishments, and/or endeavors to assist the end of slavery. However, I do wish there was more backmatter. What were Hermann's resources? There has to be more than five good books on this subject!? Only four websites? This book was written in 2010, there could definitely be more backmatter that would encourage more reading and further studies on this super important topic.