Their Great Gift, John Coy
Their Great Gift, John Coy
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Their Great Gift
Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land

Author: John Coy

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 08/01/2022


Synopsis

With lyrical text and thought-provoking photography, Their Great Gift explores the experiences of immigrants in the twenty-first century, focusing on the lives of children. Images of families who came to the United States from many different parts of the world celebrate the diversity of our country and contain a vision of hope for the future.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tasha on April 18, 2016

This picture book is filled with gorgeous photographs of diverse people who live in the United States. The book speaks about the way that families came to our country. It talks of the dreams that they had and how difficult it was to make the journey and learn a different language. It is about the ha......more

Goodreads review by Marathon County Public Library on June 13, 2016

This beautiful, heart-warming children’s book gave me goosebumps. The photographs portray a multitude of immigrants who came to America from many different countries. In simple, almost lyrical text it imparts the great sacrifices that the previous generation made, not only to bring their family to a......more

Goodreads review by Kris on November 12, 2016

I had high hopes after reading reviews about this "timely topic." But was disappointed by so many b/w photographs. One reviewer mentioned they look like pictures from the 1970s and 80s. I agree. I have discarded several culture and country books from the 80s with similar dated photos from my library......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on October 22, 2016

Incredible pictorial journey of random American immigrants from every corner of the globe. Spare, poetic text focuses on our shared experiences as well as our struggles. Photos are poignant, speaking of family, tradition, sacrifice. Our families and histories, though diverse, bind us together. Movin......more