Undaunted by the Fight: Spelman College and the Civil Rights Movement, 1957-1967 (Voices of the African Diaspora) [Paperback]

Harry G. Lefever (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Mercer University Press; First Edition edition (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865549389
• ISBN-13: 978-0865549388
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,262,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise When Praise Is Due, August 17, 2005

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Arnita G. Welch "Arnita" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Undaunted by the Fight: Spelman College and the Civil Rights Movement, 1957-1967 (Voices of the African Diaspora) (Paperback)

Undaunted by the Fight is a 21st century documentation and reflection on the U. S. Civil Rights Movement and the Spelman College women who played key roles in helping to make it happen. It pays tribute to some of the unsung Spelman (s)heroes of this Movement, while at the same time providing the reader with a generous overview of the significant events that took place across the country during this critical time. Detailed at times, the book gives the reader a sense of "being there" and getting to know, honor, and respect those involved in the Movement; and it does so in such a way as to not invade the personal lives of these individuals, as some books are known to do. It is a beautiful, scholarly presentation of an ugly time in U. S. history, with just the right amount of humor to keep the reader moving forward instead of getting stuck in anger or guilt about the details of what happened when the Movement was most prominent. The U. S. Civil Rights Movement, though at times appearing stagnant, is indeed an "ongoing" event that has influenced local, national, and global politics. This book makes those connections. It is inspiring and motivational, and it leaves the reader with the questions of, "Where--and how--do we go from here?". I praise Dr. Lefever for this book. It is a timely piece for the new millennium for those of us who wish to remain "undaunted by the fight".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant Read, May 21, 2007

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D. B. Simmons "a fan of real music and real l... (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Undaunted By The Fight: Spelman College And The Civil Rights Movement, 1957-1967 (Voices of the African Diaspora) (Hardcover)

This book is a fascinating, eye-opening account of a group of civil rights activists that have been mainly "invisible" in most accounts of the happenings in and around Atlanta from the mid-50s to the mid-60s. The story is interwoven with factual descriptions, media accounts and recollections of the actual women (and men). As a Spelman alumna (class of 1984), I am proud of these women and ashamed that I did not know more of the astounding part my sisters played in this "drama". This book is a MUST READ. For those who don't know: the fight is not over. You need only read this book for real inspiration and rejuvenation for the ongoing battle. Dr. Lefever, a masterful writer, has done a wonderful job of writing this; it's a real page-turner!