Robert L. Green; a friend and colleague of Martin Luther King Jr.; served as education director for King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference during a crucial period in Civil Rights history; and—as a consultant for many of the nation’s largest school districts—he continues to fight for social justice and educational equity today. This memoir relates previously untold stories about major Civil Rights campaigns that helped put an end to voting rights violations and Jim Crow education; explains how Green has helped urban school districts improve academic achievement levels; and explains why this history should inform our choices as we attempt to reform and improve American education. Green’s quest began when he helped the Kennedy Administration resolve a catastrophic education-related impasse and has continued through his service as one of the participants at an Obama administration summit on a current academic crisis. It is commonly said that education is the new Civil Rights battlefield. Green’s memoir; At the Crossroads of Fear and Freedom: The Fight for Social and Educational Justice; helps us understand that educational equity has always been a central objective of the Civil Rights movement.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Hood's RedemptionBy nitrofdWhen a new book comes out on the battle of Gettysburg the general opinion is there anything new here that has not been written before.in Stephen M.Hood's new book we have something new to add to the history of the Civil War.John Bell Hood has not been treated fairly by historians as of late even to the point of it being a witch hunt just to create sales for their books or essays.The letters that are published here and in Stephen Hood's first book " The Rise; Fall and Resurrection of a Confederate General " bring to light some of the rumors that have tarnished Gen. HOOD'S career giving proof that he was not addicted to opium nor being a drunk outside Spring Hill and Franklin.Dr. Draper ' s daily medical report covering about 45 days disprove his addiction.another section of the book deals with the Atlanta Campaign and the controversy of Confederate loses as Gen. JOHNSTON says there were only 10;000 casualties and Gen. Hood's stated that he felt there were 25;000 casualties.this book is one of very few books written on the Civil War that does bring new information to light.if one is a student of the Army of Tennessee ; the Atlanta Campaign; the Tennessee Campaign; The War in THE West; or the ACW in general this book belongs on library shelf.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Meet the real John Bell HoodBy G.CarrollSam Hood has presented the reader with documented insight into the real character of John Bell Hood. History defines the persona of famous people and; as so often happens; redefines those personalities to satisfy cause and events. In "The Lost Papers"; we are reunited with the character that was General John Bell Hood as presented by those that knew him. Reading excerpts from actual correspondence and personal documentation; the reader meets John Bell Hood (leader; husband; father) and understands why he was revered by the men that served under him; respected by the community; and loved by friends; family; and even former enemies. Thanks Sam for collecting and presenting the material so well in "The Lost Papers..." and reintroducing John Bell Hood to the public...and history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting and Readable; Even for a NeophyteBy Shopper177I bought a copy of this book while researching the Battle of Antietam as the scene of a novel I was writing. General Hood didn't end up making an appearance in my book; but I'm very glad I took the time to read "The Lost Papers" as I gained a solid understanding of John Bell Hood as a soldier and as a man. His letters related to the war were interesting; even for a neophyte Civil War buff; and I was fascinated by the notes left by his surgeon as he recovered from his Chickamauga wound and amputation. I also very much enjoyed the coverage of his family and the insights into his civilian personality. I would definitely recommend this book; even to someone who's not completely versed in Civil War history or battle details. It's readable and offsets some of the negative press General Hood received both during and after the war.
