Al Sharpton (Black Americans of Achievement) [Library Binding]

Hal Marcovitz (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Black Americans of Achievement

The life and achievements of Al Sharpton, minister, civil rights activist, and politician.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up-An overview of Sharpton's life that is full of what, when, where, and how, but has little of the why. Readers are informed that he was a devoted follower of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., the flamboyant Harlem minister and politician, and that he deeply admires soul singer James Brown. The book recaps several controversial causes with which Sharpton has been involved, including the Tawana Brawley case, the killing of Yusuf Hawkins, the death of Gavin Cato, and the Crown Heights racial riots. The facts are marshaled and trotted out, but even though he includes many quotes from Sharpton, Marcovitz provides little insight into the man behind the public persona and what makes him tick. Black-and-white photos are liberally sprinkled throughout.
Carol Jones Collins, Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (L) (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791062953
• ISBN-13: 978-0791062951
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,902,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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