Eyes on the Prize (Penguin Books for History: U.S.) 1st Edition

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Eyes on the Prize traces the movement from the landmark Brown v. the Board of Education case in 1954 to the march on Selma and the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. This is a companion volume to the first part of the acclaimed PBS series.

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Assisted by the production team for the PBS-TV series on which this book is based, Washington Post national correspondent Williams recounts in detail the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. PW noted that he "singles out the stories of the little-known activists."
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 1st edition (November 26, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140096531
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140096538
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1140L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.48 x 0.59 x 9.16 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #811,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #130 in Civil Rights
- #1,987 in Civil Rights & Liberties (Books)
- #3,036 in Literature

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One of America’s leading political analysts, writers and thinkers, Williams has made his career a model of "meeting in the middle", working as a reporter for NPR, The Washington Post and now, as political analyst for Fox News. As co-host of Fox’s The Five and a regular panelist on Fox News Sunday and Special Report with Bret Baier, Williams is unflinching in his dedication to informing viewers and challenging Fox’s conservative stalwarts, bringing balance to critical conversations. He is also the author of six best-selling books, an Emmy-winning journalist and a columnist for The Hill. Acknowledged as one of America’s top speakers, Williams is lauded for his exceptional storytelling and deep knowledge of politics, current events, the media, history, Black America and civil rights. With a recognized talent for motivating and inspiring audiences, he challenges us to stand up, speak out, and participate in our political process.

With the release of his latest book, What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?: Trump’s War on Civil Rights, Williams expands on his work as a civil rights historian and chronicler of American politics and social justice. Making a fact-based case, he sounds the alarm that the many strides made in the decades between Dr. King and President Obama have been put in serious jeopardy in the era of President Trump. The book follows Williams’s multiple best-sellers, including Eyes on the Prize; We the People: The Modern-Day Figures Who Have Reshaped and Affirmed the Founding Fathers’ Vision of America; Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary; Enough: The Phony Leaders, Dead-End Movements, and Culture of Failure That Are Undermining Black America—and What We Can Do About It: This Far by Faith; Stories from the African American Religious Experience; and Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate. During four decades of experience reporting from Washington, Williams has interviewed numerous Washington power players and elected officials (including Presidents Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan) giving him a unique vantage point on America's constantly evolving political climate.

As a speaker, Williams has earned a sterling reputation for graciousness, consummate professionalism, entertaining storytelling, and commitment to partnering with event leadership. Known as much for his preparation as his performance, he gets to know your organization and the goals of the event, delivering a keynote experience that is personalized, inspiring, authentic and unforgettable.

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An Excellent Primer

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2004

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By now the number of volumes written on the Civil Rights Movement could fill whole libraries. Yet fifteen years later, this book still stands as one of the best introduction to the early years of the movement. Books such as Taylor Branch's Pillar of Fire and Parting the Waters may cover the same era of 1954 to 1965; this book is a good introduction for those who may be intimidated by Branch's comprehensive volumes. Rather than trying to cover everything, the book takes its cues from the documentary series and examines a select set of pivotal moments of the movement: school desegregation, the Montgomery bus boycott, the march on Washington, the Selma to Montgomery march and others. Each chapter delves into the story of the events, but also fleshes out the areas between these momentous events, both telling the background and hearing the experiences of those there, in their own words. The book is readable, not the dry tone that many associate with history books. But most of all it gives the reader the chance to delve into an important part of American history in the second half of the 20th century. This is an excellent book that should be picked up by anyone wanting to get a sense of where America was moving in these pivotal eleven years.

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Excellent Book on the Civil Rights Journey

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011

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If I taught 20th century history I would include " Eyes On the Prize" as a key part of my course. High schools, colleges and Church groups should also use this book to guide any discussions on racism and the hisotry of the civil rights era. An excellent chronology with the necessary detail that lays out the start of the Civil rights journey through 1968. Well written, easily understood and based on facts this book identifies the long difficult fight for equality. The underlying truth that makes this book so good is that those who marched, conducted sit-ins and died used the US Constitution as the basis to right the wrongs of inequlaity and racism.

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recommended

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014

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i especially like this book because, without bashing anybody, i think it allows those of us most often subject to the highlight reels, to get a glimpse at the humanity of the historical figures that we tend to glamorize. and that's certainly not to diminish anybody's accomplishments. but there's a certain kind of comfort and appreciation and hope in KNOWING that uncertainty and imperfection and HUMANness precludes GREATness... too.

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Very Informative

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2012

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This book is truly one of my favorites. I learned a lot from this book, I have read other books about civil rights, but never got the grass roots information that this book provides. The book is well written, and I have read it twice, and I learn something new every time I do. If your looking for the full scope of the civil rights movement, it's all here.

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Good read

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020

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Madison jennings

... for a social issues class and it is a great read. Very thought provoking and I found myself ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2015

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I had to read this book for a social issues class and it is a great read. Very thought provoking and I found myself reading ahead often because the author does a great job of getting the reader interested and showing not only the past but its effects on our future.

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Tyan

informative

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014

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Great book..very detailed,..good to use as references to research and project papers..i would recommend it to all who looking for some insight on events and people who helped shape and change American

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Joseph Chambers

Excellent Book!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013

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I am very satisfied with this book that tells of the Civil Rights Years 1954-1965. The information that is contained in this book is priceless and so informative. I would recommend this book for all schools and libraries to have!!!

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