The Whole World in His Hands: Paul Robeson, a Family Memoir in Words and Pictures [Paperback]

Susan Roberson (Author), Susan Robeson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Lyle Stuart (September 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806509775
• ISBN-13: 978-0806509778
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,470,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Robeson: scholar, athlete, actor, singer, activist, father, February 5, 1998

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This review is from: The Whole World in His Hands: Paul Robeson, a Family Memoir in Words and Pictures (Paperback)

Susan Robeson presents a unique collection of photographs of her father. The pictures span Robeson's life; his childhod in New Jersey, Rutgers, New York City, stage, screen, concerts, Europe, political activism,and persecution. Robeson is a dramatic figure and he is best captured in pictures and words. This collection is a must for all fans of Robeson. A great addition to your library during this centenial celebration of Paul Robeson.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for Paul Robeson fans! An unsung gem of a book!, October 30, 2010

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This review is from: The Whole World in His Hands: Paul Robeson, a Family Memoir in Words and Pictures (Paperback)

Another fantastic issue from Citadel press! Filled with amazing photos heretofore unavailable and still only viewable via this book that covers Robeson's unparalleled life extensively. NOT a coffee table book or a simple survey of his life at all this book is essential reading from the perspective of his granddaughter Susan.

Graphic photos of Eugene Bullard being beaten by two policeman, a state trooper and concert-goer were later published in this pictorial biography for the first time. The first black combat pilot and World War I veteran, Eugene Bullard was knocked to the ground and beaten by the angry white mob which included white members of state and local law enforcement. The occurred at the Peekskill Riots, which were anti-communist riots (with anti-black and anti-Semitic undertones that took place in 1949.The beating was captured on film and can be seen in the 1970s documentary The Tallest Tree in Our Forest. The Oscar winning Sidney Poitier narrated on the documentary Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist. Despite recorded evidence of the beating, no one was ever prosecuted for the assault.

This book preserves important eyewitness history that was erased or suppressed by the mainstream media for many years. Don't miss out on it!