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damsorrow's review
5.0
Read this on Memorial Day and cried almost the whole time. Fucking great book. Everyone who's a teacher should bring this one out to inspire the kids.
kungfool's review
4.0
I knew very little about the Freedom Riders before this book, other than their general role in the grand scheme of the Civil Rights Movement. This is an excellent combination of photos and oral history, two of my favorite media, that gives an intimate portrait (no pun intended) of their contribution to the movement.
patsaintsfan's review against another edition
5.0
Such a wide variety of people who participated as Mississippi Freedom Riders. I loved reading about them, and seeing such passion!
tallblackguy's review
5.0
I am completely overwhelmed. The stories of real people going through the worst an era has to offer, in a bid to bring change. I can't help but contrast that with our current political climate, and this has the potential to be depressing as hell. But, just as these people grew up, so did those who were raised with the attitudes that necessitated these actions, and I just worry that they're getting bigger and more hateful
As far as the book goes, this is excellent for the coffee table, and as a reminder of what personal sacrifices some made, and accounts of truly being in the lion's den. Some people don't view themselves as heroes at all. Some feel good about what they did, but remember being scared shitless. All sorts of people, and to give an account for their humanity then and now was very refreshing and deserved.
As far as the book goes, this is excellent for the coffee table, and as a reminder of what personal sacrifices some made, and accounts of truly being in the lion's den. Some people don't view themselves as heroes at all. Some feel good about what they did, but remember being scared shitless. All sorts of people, and to give an account for their humanity then and now was very refreshing and deserved.
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