Published in hardcover in the fall of 2005 shortly before Rosa Parks died; She Would Not Be Moved is a timely and important exploration of how the story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott has been distorted when taught in schools. Hailed by the New York Times Book Review when it was first published as having "the transcendent power that allows us to see . . . alternate ways of viewing our history and understanding what is going on in our classrooms;" this expanded version of Kohl’s original groundbreaking discussion "deftly catalogs problems with the prevailing presentations of Parks and offers [a] more historically accurate; politically pointed and age-appropriate alternative" (Chicago Tribune).In addition to Marian Wright Edelman’s introduction; She Would Not Be Moved includes an original essay by Cynthia Brown on civil rights activists Septima Clark; Virginia Durr; and Rosa Parks; a teachers’ resource guide to educational materials about Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement; and an appendix explaining how to evaluate textbooks for young people about this critical period in U.S. history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting details; but rushed after 1773By vladbThe years from 1760 to approximately the Boston Tea Party are amazingly well-detailed and are essential reading for anyone with more than a passing interest in Revolutionary Boston. More than 2/3rds of the content is devoted to this earlier period. The later chapters are rushed and do not contain much information beyond other readily available popular histories. It seems that the author was losing steam. I suggest picking up Derek Beck's recent "Igniting the American Revolution" to complement the 1774-1775 chapters. The epilogue; describing the fates of each of the major figures; is a very nice touch; so I still highly recommend Deming's book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice to be able to put several familiar characters and ...By Peter WeigelVery readable and enjoyable account of the events around Boston1760-1775 leading up to the Revolution. Nice to be able to put several familiar characters and events in context. Most people know of the Boston Massacre; Lexington-Concord; and Bunker-Breed's Hill in general; but not much of the circumstances leading up to them.....Also; this book gives a very balanced presentation of the British and Loyalist situation around Boston at the time and of the many cross-sympathies.....It also presents brief accounts of many of the residents; merchants; politicians; and soldiers involved in the conflict and is much more than the usual account of famous names and well-known events....1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Boston historyBy ed macIf you want to know how America started this would be a good book to start with; it covers the stamp act to the tea party; and yes the revolutionary war. It also looks at the founders of this country and the trials they had to endure.
