Black in Selma [Hardcover]

J. Chestnut (Author), J. Chesnut (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Nelson Bibles (January 1920)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 5553533090
• ISBN-13: 978-5553533090
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,191,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uncommon, indeed, November 30, 2000

By 

Emily Meyer "eman" (Frederick, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black in Selma: The Uncommon Life of J.L. Chestnut, Jr. (Paperback)

Perhaps the most uncommon thing about Mr. Chestnut, the first African-American lawyer in Selma, is that he doesn't see himself as that extraordinary.

This book, which was as much about the man as it was about the civil rights movement, was a quick read that I often wished would last a lot longer.

I really enjoyed both the front-line perspective on a movement I only read about in history books, and as a law student, the legal angle was also fascinating.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this biography. Fascinating, inspiring & hilarious., April 11, 2004

By 

Sharon (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black in Selma: The Uncommon Life of J.L. Chestnut, Jr. (Hardcover)

I love this biography. J.L. Chestnut, Jr. is a fascinating human being, and this book is filled with amazing and important history as well as hilarious stories from his life. A friend got me to read it one day when I was feeling down. He just asked me to read the first chapter (which is HILARIOUS), and I ended up reading the whole thing in two days -- I couldn't put it down. Throughout it, I was thoroughly inspired. A must read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Easy read and a wealth of information., July 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Black in Selma (Hardcover)

This book gave be an insight to the Selma, Al that I had not heard or read about. I am planning to visit Selma one day because of this book. The author makes you feel as if you were in Selma or had been to Selma. I really enjoyed reading this book. Would love to read more work by this author. Has this author published anything lately?