“The personal reflections and historical accounts are alternately riveting, moving, and shocking but at all times a reminder of the power of the human spirit. This is a potent rendering of some of the most important civil rights events. VERDICT As a short, quick overview of this important part of our nation’s history, this is unbeatable; listeners will be moved to tears at times by the compelling narration. Highly recommended for anyone interested in U.S. history and/or civil rights.”
      —Library Journal [starred review]

“Riveting . . . extraordinary accounts of courage and valor. This impressive collection deserves a prominent spot in audio collections.”
      —Booklist [starred review]

“An absorbing, informative, and often moving reminder of how bad things were and what it cost to change them. The program should be especially valuable for educational use.”
      —AudioFile

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