The March Against Fear, Ann Bausum
The March Against Fear, Ann Bausum
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The March Against Fear
The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

Author: Ann Bausum

Narrator: Karen Chilton

Unabridged: 4 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/29/2017

Synopsis

James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely alliance that resulted in the Black Power movement, which ushered in a new era in the fight for equality. The retelling of Meredith's story opens on the day of his assassination attempt and goes back in time to recount the moments leading up to that event and its aftermath. Readers learn about the powerful figures and emerging leaders who joined the over 200-mile walk that became known as the "March Against Fear." Thoughtfully presented by award-winning author Ann Bausum, this book helps readers understand the complex issues of fear, injustice, and the challenges of change. It is a history lesson that's as important and relevant today as it was 50 years ago.

About Ann Bausum

Ann Bausum is the daughter of a history professor and grew up in Lexington,
Virginia, with a love of American history and a passion for research. She writes books about US history for young
people and adults, and many of her books deal with issues of social justice.
Her books consistently earn prominent national recognition. Denied,
Detained, Deported (2009) was named the 2010 Carter G. Woodson Book Award
winner at the secondary school level from the National Council for the Social
Studies. Muckrakers (2007) earned the Golden Kite Award as best
nonfiction book of the year from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators. Freedom Riders (2006) gained a Sibert Honor designation
from the American Library Association, and With Courage and Cloth (2004)
received the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award as the year’s best book on
social justice issues for older readers. She lives in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kris (My Novelesque Life)

Rating: 5 Stars 2017; National Geographic Children's Books/National Geographic Books (Review Not on Blog) I really enjoyed this book. This book concentrates on the last walk of the civil rights movement which I did not know much about. After finishing the book I realize I have SO much more to learn abo......more

Goodreads review by Lauren

Every teen should read this book to learn about the fairly unknown (in today's education) march that basically signaled the end of the Civil Rights Movement as it had been. Readers will witness ugly racism in America and the power of protest. Aside story: Last night during a game night at the librar......more

Goodreads review by Beth

I really liked this history of the March, which I thought gave me a good sense of the atmosphere and people involved with each step of the way, from the start to the violent interruption and the broader continuation, and then the lasting effects for both blacks and the greater civil rights movement.......more

Goodreads review by Alex

By the time James Meredith planned his one man Walk Against Fear in 1966, he was already an accomplished African American man. yet he had remained on the sidelines during the early days of the civil rights movement. Although he certainly would have been an asset to it, Meredith was a strongly indepe......more

Goodreads review by Mrs Mommy Booknerd

This book is fantastic. I think that the topics of fear, injustice and difficult to explain history is hard to teach to younger children, but this book captures all it complexities and details beautifully. This book is packed with factual information that engages the reader and that amazing text is......more

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