The story of the woman whose life of hard work, perseverance, and resourcefulness enabled her to found the first African-American owned bank in this country.
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Gr 7 Up--This biography is about a little-known figure in African-American history. Born to an ex-slave mother and a white immigrant father from Ireland, Maggie Lena Walker began life in Richmond, Virginia, in 1867, at a tremendous disadvantage. She endured poverty and the murder of her stepfather, acquired an education, became a teacher, and achieved prominence in the fight against racial intolerance. Walker is best remembered as the founder and administrative head of the oldest continuously operated black bank in America. Branch and Rice do a creditable job of capturing Walker's eventful life. Yet, the text is curiously flat, giving only a bare-bones outline and failing to provide a fleshed-out look at this remarkable African-American woman. Still, this is a book worth considering because of its important topic. Black-and-white photos are scattered throughout.
Carol Jones Collins, Montclair Kimberley Academy,
Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: Pennies to Dollars: The Story of Maggie Lena Walker (Hardcover)
Flawlessly told, the story of Richmond's famous black humanitarian and entrepreneur vividly comes to life for young and old readers alike. Branch expertly uses her professional storytelling skills to present factual information, and Rice's background in education is evident in the organization of the tremendous amount of material into 15 succinct chapters. Photographs are interspersed throughout the chapters to visually extend the the text. Walker accomplished a multitude of professional goals while experiencing personal tragedy: the murder of her stepfather, the deaths of two children, her husband and eldest son; and the crippling physical disability that plagued her las years. A life that is inspirational to young people of all races. Walker's biography is a must. Highly recommended. Cassie Whetstone, Librarian, Keyser High School, Keyser, West Virginia-- THE COMPANION:BOOKS AND PEOPLE, fall 1997
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