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I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women who Changed America Hardcover – February 1, 1999

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Featuring a foreword by Maya Angelou, a newly revised and updated tenth anniversary edition celebrates the achievements of an extraordinary group of African-American women who have had an ongoing effect on our world, from Septima Clark and Barbara Jordan to Clara McBride and Betty Shabazz.

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171 pages
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English
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Harry N. Abrams
Publication date

February 1, 1999
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8 and up
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13 years and up
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11.25 x 1 x 11.5 inches
ISBN-10

1556708882
ISBN-13

978-1556708886
Lexile measure

940L
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; Revised, Enlarged, Subsequent edition (February 1, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1556708882
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1556708886
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 940L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.25 x 1 x 11.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,229,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,380 in Portrait Photography
- #6,383 in Black & African American Biographies
- #10,505 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)

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Barbara Summers
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My wonderful, hard-working father used to call me Daughter #2. He and my mother had 4 girls before their one and only son arrived. We girls were born in Springfield, Mass. When the family moved to Hartford, Conn. my parents literally built our house. My beautiful mother - a Hunter College graduate - mixed the mortar, and my father - a Morehouse man - laid the bricks. Their passionate, productive partnership laid the foundation for my concept of how women and men should - and could - live together.
I went to the University of Pennsylvania, Yale, and the Sorbonne, where I promptly became a grad school dropout and a lifelong Francophile. In the surprising adventure that is my life, I have been a Ford fashion model, a world traveler, a teacher, a writer and editor, a lover, wife, and mother, a sister to several, a good friend to many. I define myself as an artist. Artists are charged with the special responsibility not just to speak truth but to sing it.
I believe:
*We are all related - literally.
*While politicians, terrorists, and maniacs of power strive mightily to prove otherwise, war is not the answer. Love is.
*Sing, and if you can't sing, hum.
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virginia Lee

to know that the book was availiable

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i thought it was going to be a new book. but i"m pleased with the product. Thank you very much.

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Such a beautiful book.

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What an absolutely beautiful book! You know, books like these are for anyone and everyone. Not just a 'Black' person book. It is enlightening. It is a credit to all of us when any individual achieves: male or female, Black or White. Take the story of Clara McBride Hale. She raised 40 children and all of them went to college and graduated. She then decided to retire, but lo and behold, the needy babies kept coming, so she raised another 22. In total, she has taken care of over 600 addicted babies!!!! Who does that????? She is an ordinary lady, rather frail looking, no money lady; you would pass her on the street without a glance. But, my oh my! What she did! So humble she is. Now these are the kind of stories our children and adults need to hear. She does not consider herself a hero; just a person who love children. A must for every library ( public or private).

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Raga Makeda Cannon

A totally inspiring account of great women. I absolutely love it

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A totally inspiring account of great women. I absolutely love it. I can never tire of hearing stories about the strength and determination of these beautiful black women. Many are known activists like folk-singer Odetta & Coretta Scott King. But there are MANY women in this book with just short, one page accounts, and boy are these stories amazing. From reading the account of Marva Collins-- an educator who founded her own school, I immediately purchased a DVD on her life. (The Marva Collins story). I got it from "Oldies" and was absolutely enchanted by the oozing love she gave to so many children and how greatly she empowered them. If you can afford it, I recommend your getting as many DVDs, biographies and autobiographies of these women as can be found, because we must keep these stories alive and in the public eye. Whether they are black or white women, or male individuals, I find stories about the human condition and human triumph to be very worthwhile and inspiring. The photos are equally inspiring. Thank you Amazon for keeping the ball rolling. Robin Carter Cannon

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Vicki M

Good book in disappointing condition

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This is a wonderful book in ANY condition. However, I bout it " used like new" condition, and the dust cover looks ratty. The rest of the book is used.

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A classic capsule of the power of outstanding Black Women

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I wrote the biography of one of the women in this book, Leah Chase. When I learned of her participation, I immediately bought the book but somehow along the years and through various moves, lost it. I ordered this replacement because it is a book I am proud to have on my shelves. It is a pleasure reading about these women.

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What a joy it was for me to see it

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My nephew bought this for me several years ago and I gave it to a dear young friend. I had been looking for it for some time and found it at a funeral home while attending a celebration of life for a 91 year old woman. What a joy it was for me to see it, especially on that day. I am so glad to have it grace my living room table, sofa, chaise and love seat for others to enjoy.

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A Piece of History.... Would live it 6 stars is I could

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When I first saw this book in a speech class in College I asked my classmate when can I get that book!!! She purchased the book in 1999 for her childern and would not part from it!! I took down the ISBN number and the same night I went to Amazon to order, I was so excited to open the package. It was in PERFECT CONDITION, ALL THE PAGE WERE CLEAN, IT WILL BE APART OF MY LIFE FOR A LONG TIME !!!!!!

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A great read for all young girls.

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I read the summary of this book and decided that it was a great book that I needed to read and pass on to my four-year old daughter Nhyira, who I would like to see grow into a formidable, loving and humble woman who cares about her family, community and the world at large.

We need all our young girls to read about the success stories of these great women so that they can gain inspiration and motivation to forge ahead in their endeavours despite the odds. A highly recommended book for all - private and public libraries. Cheers.

Nadia

Really good book on achievements of African American

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 16, 2018

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Really good book illustrating the lives of trail blazing women who pioneered and paved the way for those who follow

Coco

Five Stars

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great book- really inspiring!

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Otherwise an excellent coffee table book for my own home

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 9, 2016

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The book was more worn that I expected, faded cover made it impossible to give it as a gift as I had planned.
Otherwise an excellent coffee table book for my own home.

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