This richly designed historical document is an ingenious, interactive, three-dimensional experience that dramatically addresses the painful history of America and the slave trade. Based on the Black Holocaust Exhibit, Lest We Forget is history brought to life by Velma Maia Thomas, curator. Accompanying the book's documents, Thomas' exquisite prose is interwoven with the moving words of slaves themselves.
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Velma Maia Thomas, the developer of the Black Holocaust Exhibit, has written a passionate yet brief account of slavery in America. Lest We Forget is packaged to mimic a multimedia exhibit: pages fold out, pop up, and often contain three-dimensional objects, such as an envelope that opens to reveal a facsimile of a receipt for a slave named Francis. The production techniques may make Lest We Forget look like a children's book, but the text offers a serious, moving depiction of how slaves lived before emancipation.
From School Library Journal
YAANo matter how much one has read about the degradation of slavery, the images and the words in this book will have a firm impact on its audience. A three-dimensional interactive book, it contains reproductions of photographs and documents from the Black Holocaust Exhibit that was conceived and developed by the author. By combining highly effective and readable text with photographs, news clipping, drawings, and facsimilies of documents, Thomas shares with her readers the details of virtually every aspect of slave life from the horrors of slave ships to the dangers of trying to escape. Throughout the assortment of pop-out and pull-out replicas, points are raised that will lead to classroom discussion. With its inclusion of documents such as a receipt for a slave woman or the freedom papers of a former slave, those discussions will be given an added dimension.APeggy Bercher, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This is an exceptional piece of work. I am inspired by Ms. Thomas' ability to bring to life the truth about our people in the most interesting and fascinating way. The book does not have a negative or rebellious overtone. Instead, it is a history lesson that all Americans will do well to study, Lest we forget and repeat the horror of it all.
The interactive aspects of the book add to its appeal. Bringing history to life so today's generation can feel the experience of our ancestors through images of slave cargo, maps & insurance papers, replicated receipts for the sale of a slave woman, advertisments for the return of runaway slaves, and the most shocking -marks on the back of a slave from bullwhips. I found the discussion of their plight encouraging to me as I deal with the daily stuggles of being black in America. It gives me strength to know that our ancestors endured a merciless existence and yet they celebrated, and we can too!
The book is appropriate for the young and the old. It is a wonderful gift idea that will be enjoyed for years to come.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Nick
Format:Hardcover
I must say that this book is a must for every classroom (or a nice addition to any personal collection). Readers can touch, tie, and read authentically folded replicas of various documents. One of my Seventh Graders brought in her mom's copy. Now there's one in my school's library and one in my classroom! This represents a new direction regarding books on history.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
My daughter enjoys reading and interacting with the book. It is a must have for all races and ethnic groups. It's EVERYONE'S history, not just African-American history. I have shared the book with many people of all races and they have enjoyed and bought the book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dumbed Down History Lesson
The best thing about the book is the photograph on the cover. It tells the story of the suffering and depth of soul of the victims of slavery. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Raymond B. Beegle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Book
So well thought out and organized by the author. Very informative and enlightening. The title and the cover picture alone are captivating. A must have!!!
Published 3 months ago by Walter M Lambert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lest We Forget: The Passage from Africa o Slavery and Emancipation
This book holds so much vital historical information and has been shared with my children and many generations to come.
Published 3 months ago by Sandi Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This is a great book with wonderful visuals. I used this to teach african american history in elementary and middle school
Published 5 months ago by Ambrose F. Duckett, III
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lest We Forget: The Passage from Africa to Slavery and Emancipation: A...
This book is engaging, beautifully written with photographs and documents.
You actually feel you are truly living the entire African Holocaust...sad and breathtaking!
You actually feel you are truly living the entire African Holocaust...sad and breathtaking!
Published 5 months ago by Kay Markham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Book
Excellent Book! You will have the chance to have example purchase reciepts and freedom slip in hand with this one.
Published 11 months ago by louise monestime
5.0 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. I FOUND THAT CHILDREN WHO REALLY DON'T LIKE TO READ WILL READ AND STUDY THIS BOOK. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ALONE WILL HOLD THEIR ATTENTION. Read more
Published on March 4, 2011 by ROBERTS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Least We Forget
The book is very informative. I now know that some slaves was very expensive. I was astounded by the picture on the front of the book. Read more
Published on October 20, 2010 by Chas1445
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Unique
"Lest We Forget" is a totally unique book. As the subtitle suggests, it is a three-dimensional, interactive book on the history of African Americans from capture to emancipation. Read more
Published on July 21, 2007 by Robert W. Kellemen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice conversational piece
My neice got this book as a present from her mother-in-law and after viewing it I just had to get myself a copy. Read more
Published on May 20, 2007 by Satisfied Shopper
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