African American Quotations [Paperback]

Richard Newman (Compiler), Julian Bond (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000

This extensive collection of African American quotations is the first of its kind to be organized by subject area for ease of reference. More than 2,500 quotations from over 500 individuals are included, taken from points in history ranging from early American settlement to the present. The sources for these expressions of freedom, hope, survival, and strength include such notable figures as George Washington Carver, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Jesse Jackson, Mary McLeod Bethune, James Baldwin, Oprah Winfrey, and Alice Walker.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up-Newman has compiled over 2500 quotations from 500 individuals. Derived from the 18th century to the current day, these statements deal with myriad topics related not only to the black cultural experience, but also to the many vagaries of life. The quotes are arranged by subject, e.g., "Adolescence," "Black Pride," "Education," "Values," "Women," "Words to Live By." A brief introduction emphasizes the influence of the oral tradition and music on black speech and use of language. The sheer diversity of contributors and ideas ensures a wide audience and plenty of food for thought. Each quote is attributed to the person who expressed it but the original source is not documented. The name, subject, and occupation indexes make this a thorough reference tool for any library.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle,
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal

Series Detective Chief Inspector Webb matches wits and crime theories with amateur criminologist Fred Mace. This British cozy focuses on what appears to be a copycat of a murder that originally took place six years ago in Webb's hometown. Mace's theory is that crimes are the result of someone breaking one of the Ten Commandments, and he works at solving the mystery from that perspective. Fraser deftly intertwines Mace's amateur detecting with that of Webb's staff, dropping red herrings into a somewhat contrived tale. David Graham's narration adds color to the distinctly British cast. Recommended where British mysteries are popular.ASandy Glover, West Linn P.L., OR
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Checkmark Books (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816044392
• ISBN-13: 978-0816044399
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,833,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars By Far on the Lower End of The Spectrum for African American Quote Books, February 21, 2006

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This review is from: African American Quotations (Paperback)

African American Quotation books are great tools-- mostly for their inspiration and for the broad range of subject matter and wisdom. This one is at the lower end of the spectrum for a number of reasons. There is more than a fair amount of hate in these quotes, particularly due to the mind-numbing over-abundance of quotes by Louis Farankaht. (Why?) Many of the quotes aren't by African Americans at all (Naomi Campbell, for example, is a favorite here). And the choice of Campbell's quotes are strange, particularly where they include a quote of her saying how she wants to be remembered not as a model but for the good she's done as a person (poor choice, considering that she's mostly known as a person for breaking the law and beating up underlings). The book is also poorly structured, and generally lacking. There are only a small amount of subjects covered, lacking in subjects outside of specifically racial issues.