No movement in the 20th century posed such a stark moral challenge to American intellectuals as that of civil rights. Yet the response of prominent writers and thinkers was hesitant and ambivalent. William Faulkner spoke out for desegregation but asked the North to "go slow". Richard Wright and W.E.B. Du Bois had difficulty being heard while editors sought out more moderate voices. Other less patient voices struggled to emerge and put themselves at risk to air their views but it was James Baldwin who threw down a gauntlet to other intellectuals in his brilliant and revolutionary "The Fire Next Time". This text tells the history of the civil rights movement; full of stories of unaccountable bravery and inexplicable timidity - often the products of the same divided minds.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. if you enjoy reading about the hazards and stamina of early artic ...By EMCif you enjoy reading about the hazards and stamina of early artic explorers; you will enjoy this book. It is based on the journals of a nonmilitary interpreter and tells the story of one of the rescue ships sent to look for the lost Franklin expedition. Easy to read and interesting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Davis A. DowningReally interesting about finding a "real" NW Passage0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting StoryBy ABallNicely written story of another part of history I've taken for granted. My only small complaint is I'd love to see maps of where the events took place. Well done overall.
