When fourteen-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up the stairs of Little Rock Central High School on September 25; 1957; she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the “Little Rock Nine;†as they came to be known; would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path; one that would challenge prevailing attitudes; break down barriers; and forever change the landscape of America.For Carlotta and the eight other children; simply getting through the door of this admired academic institution involved angry mobs; racist elected officials; and intervention by President Dwight D. Eisenhower; who was forced to send in the 101st Airborne to escort the Nine into the building. But entry was simply the first of many trials. Breaking her silence at last and sharing her story for the first time; Carlotta Walls has written an engrossing memoir that is a testament not only to the power of a single person to make a difference but also to the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Robert J. SteckertThe book was more about the author's adventure as a journalist; rather than a quest for faith.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... Covington's new book basically explores the age-old question of good and evilBy Joanne R. CageDennis Covington's new book basically explores the age-old question of good and evil; in one of the world's most troubled and conflicted areas. His writing is excellent; and his search for faith in a world gone mad will challenge the reader's own search for faith and understanding. Revelation; as well as Covington's earlier book Salvation on Sand Mountain; is some of the best; most honest writing you will ever read.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. It was more like he was looking to see how close he could ...By K. SteckertThe subtitle; "a search for faith ..." I found to be quite misleading. I give this two stars instead of one because he does well writing stories. But the only "revelation" I got from this book is that Dennis Covington is obsessed/addicted to danger. I have the impression he may welcome being kidnapped; perhaps suffer a little; but not too much; so he could see the torment first hand of what is happening in violent parts of the world; in this book that being primarily Syria; although the first couple chapters are in the murder capital of the world; Juarez; Mexico. Dennis writes that he is looking for the faith described in Hebrews in the Bible; "the assurance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen" in Juarez and Syria. But I do not come away with the impression he was looking for people who had this faith. It was more like he was looking to see how close he could see the horrors that were happening; while my expectation was he would be looking for those living in these conditions and holding onto faith in God; whether it be that of Christians; Jews; or Muslims.I am also not sure what "violent religious world" has to do with this so much either. In Juarez; while there is some religious undertones there; such as the cartels giving money to charity in hopes these "good deeds" will avoid hell; it did not come across to me that the violence in Juarez has anything to do with religion. In Syria; clearly there are stories where some say their religion (Islam) approves of some of the killing; overall; I do not come away with the impression from this book that the conflict is religion-driven as much as power-driven.
