This book broke my heart. For a woman with such potential, it is a crime that this mob followed Elizabeth for the rest of her life. A woman of such intelligence and self contained strength deserved a far better hand than the nasty one that history dealt her. More books like this should be written. It's so easy to see the historic pictures and think of the broad concept of the Civil Rights (or insert whichever period of history you're looking at) and not of the individual people. Immortalized at 15, both Elizabeth and Hazel are icons of race relations of the south. But they're more than just this moment; a moment that affects them both for the rest of their lives. They're human beings who have lived under the shadow of that moment for decades. I found this audiobook on my library shelf when I was weeding the books on CD collection. It hadn't been checked out in over a year. In fact, I'm not sure it ever got checked out. I'm glad I took the time to listen to this as I gained a greater understanding of the Civil Rights movement. I also learned more about a famous photograph. The story contains themes of reconciliation and hope, but also the lasting effects of hatred and racism. Recommended to those interested in U.S. History, particularly the 1950s and 60s.
Book for school. Good narration but overall story was very dull. 3/10
—htc
Fascinating account of desegregation. Well written with much heart!
—Joe999
I liked it, but it was still too sad for Elizabeth.
—Helen
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—linaroutray
