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So glad I read these graphic novels. They are a super moving glimpse into this period of U.S. history. It's so easy to glibly talk about the Civil Rights Movement, but these books brought home to me the danger and sacrifice that the people involved faced. That the narrative is interwoven with Barack Obama's inauguration is truly brilliant.
There were times when it wasn't clear to me what the illustrations were trying to convey, but that happened only a handful of times over the course of the 3 no ...more
There were times when it wasn't clear to me what the illustrations were trying to convey, but that happened only a handful of times over the course of the 3 no ...more
Really so good. I loved this whole series. Rest in power, John Lewis.
Jan 28, 2017
Amy
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Melissa Wiebe
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it was amazing
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Jan 19, 2019
Jenny
marked it as abandoned-for-now
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Ashley Holstrom
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it was amazing
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