Our Auntie Rosa is the most intimate portrait yet of the great American hero—"the lady who refused to sit in the back of the bus." The family of Rosa Parks share their remembrances of the woman who was not only the mother of the civil rights movement; but a nurturing mother figure to them as well. Her brave act on a bus in Montgomery; Alabama; on December 1; 1955; was just one moment in a life lived with great humility and decency.After the deaths of Rosa Parks's husband and brother; her nieces and nephews became her only family and the closest that she would ever experience to having biological sons and daughters. In this book; they share with readers what she shared with them about her experiences growing up in a racist South; her deep dedication to truth and justice; and the personal values she held closest to her heart.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Major John Andre: A Gallant in Spy's ClothingBy Kim Burdick.Good choice for a book report.Both a traditional adventure story and a moral tale; "Major Andre" is non-fiction at its finest.Like the legend of the starving soldiers at Valley Forge; the Revolutionary War story of the much-admired British spy John Andre has been told and retold by generations of American history teachers.It would seem almost impossible to find new information on this theme; yet this well-documented book has a self-confident tone that will capture the reader's imagination.The final chapters of the book are particularly gripping. Hatch has done a good job of capturing the dilemma in which Major Andre finds himself. Instructed to always wear his regimentals; to avoid crossing enemy lines; and to carry no papers that might incriminate him; Andre totally disobeys orders and bravely faces the harsh consequences.Adults and older teens will especially enjoy this book.Kim BurdickStanton; Delaware5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Major AndreBy JPJust finished Mr. Hatch's book on John Andre and would highly recommend it for anyone interested in this key figure in the Arnold betrayal. Unlike most books on the subject; Arnold is discussed very little; this is a valuable addition to the history of the revolution.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth reading!By PennyGood book on Major Andre. One of my favorites on Andre.
