Unlike any other book on the market today; this richly illustrated companion volume uses the remarkable artifacts; images; and documents of the United States National Slavery Museum to trace the entire history of slavery in North America; from the societies of ancient Africa to the repercussions still faced by Americans today—and to celebrate the perseverance and ultimate triumph of a people. Freedom in My Heart goes beyond the textbooks to call forth the unique voices; personal stories; and cultural contributions of slaves and their descendants; demonstrating how enslaved African Americans remained free at heart to develop a vibrant culture in the face of unspeakable inhumanity. Following a foreword by L. Douglas Wilder; the grandson of former slaves and the first African-American elected governor of a U.S. state; ten compelling chapters offer the often unheard testimony of those who witnessed slavery and those whose ancestors endured it. Their voices blend with the contributions of such luminaries as South African leader Nelson Mandela; Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; noted journalist Juan Williams; entertainers Bill Cosby and Ben Vereen; and many more. This partnership with the National Slavery Museum grants exclusive access to never-before-seen images; personal letters; and artifacts; which shed new light on slavery and the activities surrounding it. As the museum nears its opening; numerous press events and online features will publicize the book; giving unprecedented exposure at a time of great anticipation and interest.
#1323501 in Books imusti 2012-07-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .64 x 6.00l; .80 #File Name: 1421406152264 pagesJohns Hopkins University Press
Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A very balanced review of two very contentious; complicated organizationsBy Mup LAs someone who has studied these conflicts for some time; and who has visited Israel; Lebanon; and Palestine numerous times; I found this book to be surprisingly well balanced. Too often books on this topic are either decidedly pro-Israel or decidedly pro-Palestinian (or pro-Arab). This book is neither. It is actually a very solid scholarly review of two very contentious; complicated organizations. As someone who has heard both of these authors speak; I found them to compliment each other quite well. They are both level-headed; with tremendous amounts of understated experience. If you are looking for a strong book on the Hamas and Hezbollah organizations; with their relevant relationships to Israel; this is definitely a book worth reading. I think it especially fitting for any undergraduate and graduate students who are really learning about these topics in a serious manner for the first time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy MassaabHard to take their arguments seriously; especially the part about Hamas6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Remarkably thorough analysisBy RobThis book represents an in-depth presentation and analysis of the relatively current structure of the two organizations. The presentation of the respective histories are clear and detailed; and lay out an incredibly complex development of each movement within the contexts of their respective internal and external influences. The analysis of each organization's ideologies; and how they are tempered by pragmatic political concerns; shows a thoughtful and balanced approach by the authors to bring this information to a lay audience.This should be required reading for anyone interested in understanding the development of these originally extra-national movements in the Middle East; and how they have evolved into political organizations while maintaining their core world-views.
