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The Beatitudes

From Slavery to Civil Rights
  • By Carole Boston Weatherford
  • Illustrated by Tim Ladwig
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Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. In this book the Beatitudes -- from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount -- form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.
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    • SKU: 9780802853523
    • Manufacturer: WM B Eerdmans Co (Juvenile)
    • ISBN 13: 9780802853523
    • Language of Text: English
    • Publication Date: 11/13/2009
    • Format: Hardcover
    • Author: Tim Ladwig
    • Author: Carole Boston Weatherford
    • Page Count: 34
    • Width: 8.94 inches
    • Height: 0.41 inches
    • Length: 11.58 inches
    • Weight: 0.06 pounds

     
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