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Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela5/31/2023 ![]() I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. “I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. On 20 April 1964 he made his famous “Speech from the Dock”: “It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die” In October 1963 he was put on trial again, this time for sabotage. On his return, he was arrested for leaving the country without a permit and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. He travelled around Africa and Europe trying to gather support for armed struggle against apartheid. In January 1962 Mandela secretly left South Africa. He also helped to form a paramilitary organisation, Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation) to carry out guerrilla warfare against the government. A painting of the Sharpeville Massacre of March 1960.ĭays before the Treason Trial ended, Mandela began to plan for more direct action including a national strike scheduled for 29, 30 and 31 March 1961. ![]()
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The war that saved my life sequel5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The writing is flawless and delicate telling the story without mawkishness, and without delving into the atrocities and intricacies of WWII. Though I did at times think of Heidi, National Velvet, and Shirley Temple, this is more sophisticated and psychological. I've talked with readers that felt it was sentimental and sugary, but have to disagree. While set during WWII, the story is more of a personal challenge with the horrible specter of Hitler's Nazi regime hovering over like a dark and deadly threat. TWTSML is historical fiction that is gripping, heartwarming, and empowering. A PhD librarian in charge of children's and young adult purchases for a major library, I like to say she keeps me abreast of the best, and my own library has dozens of children's books when the youngest person in my home is 10 years out of college. Of course, this is a book I never would have selected without the guidance of my watchful and wise librarian sister. ![]() ![]() The winner of the 2016 Newbery Honor, as well as winner of the 2016 Schneider Family award and a NY Times bestseller, The War That Saved My Life is marketed as a *Young Readers* book, yet ranks in the top 10 of my 2016 *best of* reads. Normally I wouldn't write a review for a book with so many lovely reviews already posted, but there is a chance that somebody will read just one more review, and make the decision to read this fantastic book. Great historical Fiction - 2016 Newbery Honor ![]()
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Ms. Marvel, Vol. 9 by G. Willow Wilson5/31/2023 ![]() Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! When Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them, as well. "Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she's suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. Includes Adrian Alphona sketchbook pages and inks-to-color process and also variant artwork by Arthur Adams, Peter Steigerwald, Jamie McKelvie, Jorge Molina and Annie Wu Marvel #1-5 and All-new Marvel now! point one #1." "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Ms. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to bear? Kamala has no idea, either. ![]() ![]() ![]() Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she's suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. ![]() |