"The only tired I was, was tired of giving in". These are the simple yet eloquent words of Rosa Parks, who on December 1, 1955, refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. Written in her own straightforward and moving language, this is her compelling story.
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks became the "mother of the modern civil rights movement" when she refused to surrender her seat to a white man on a segregated Montgomery, AL., bus. Quiet Strength reveals Rosa Park's insights, dreams, and reflections on a variety of themes--her Christian faith, race relations, today's youth, her vision for the ...
Based on the landmark incident that touched off the civil rights movement in 1955, "The Bus Ride" tells the story of a little girl who rides the bus every morning with her mother. After Sara decides to see what's so special about the seats in the front of the bus, a big commotion ensues and Sara lands in jail for breaking the law. In text and ...
Throughout his long intellectual life, Leibniz penned his reflections on Christian theology, yet this wealth of material has never been systematically gathered or studied. This book addresses an important and central aspect of these neglected materials - Leibniz's writings on two mysteries central to Christian thought, the Trinity and the ...
American civil rights icon Rosa Parks answers letters written to her by children. Her correspondence shares her wisdom, courage, and strength with readers as she encourages them to fight for positive changes in society. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
In this collection of children's letters and her responses, Rosa Parks shares her legacy of courage and wisdom, reminding young readers that their actions will determine the future. "Dear Mrs. Parks" is a moving commentary on our times, full of hope for the future. Photos.
In the spring of 1965, Viola Liuzzo, a wife and mother of five from Detroit, went to Alabama to march for African-American voting rights. While traveling from Selma to Montgomery, she was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan. Here is the fascinating story of a woman compelled to act on her beliefs and the price she and her family paid.
In 1955 in Alabama seamstress Rosa Parks was too tired to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. This act sparked off the 1956 bus boycott, co-ordinated by Martin Luther King. In a dialogue with Deepak Chopra, Rosa Parks reveals how she has spent her life striving for freedom, equality and respect for people of all races and religions.
A history of three women and their struggles for social justice--Millicent Garrett Fawcett in England, Rosa Parks in the United States, and Winnie Mandela in South Africa.
American civil rights icon Rosa Parks answers letters written to her by children. Her correspondence shares her wisdom, courage, and strength with readers as she encourages them to fight for positive changes in society. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
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