Book Overview
These classic novels, set during the Civil Rights era, follow the early years of David Williams, a young man who in the face of violence and bigotry struggles to keep alive his dream of becoming a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0451079159
ISBN13:9780451079152
Release Date:August 1965
Publisher:Signet Book
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The Way It Was
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
"You got to learn to respect white people, boy.... You better talk to that boy, Ed. You better tell him to stay in his place or, by the Lord, other men will show him"--from the book. In the face of bigotry and racial prejudice, the Williamses try to make it. But the tension is finally broken in violence. [Realistic fiction suitable for junior high and high school.]
Timeless Classic - MUST READ
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
My daughter read this book as a "classic" in 6th grade. I read it, too, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the book. It is not a story about the inequities of segregation in the South and the difficulty of social change, but it brings those issues to life better than any other book I have read. The characters are very real - both my daughter and I were able to stand in the shoes of the protagonist, even though our lives and times are completely different. I strongly recommend this book for adults and young adults.
GREAT!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I first read this book as a freshman in high school, and I was touched by the characters who seem so like me and the people I know. Unlike many of the books that portray the prejudices in the south, this book enabled me to really sympathize with the characters. I would reccommend this book to anyone - young or old.
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