The Voice that Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights Audiobook

" This is a truly great book. It uses Marian Anderson's stunning 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial as a launching point to help explain the segregation faced by performers of the time as well as Anderson's own part in the history of the times. Having performed in various cities in Europe as well as the White House before being denied the right to perform at Constitution Hall because of her color by the DAR, Anderson is shown in front of 75,000 people who came to enjoy the voice that Arturo Toscannini said "is heard once in a hundred years." "

" Great biography of an amazing singer. It does a good job of making the story come alive. "

" This is a biography of the life and career of Marian Anderson, a black singer during the civil rights movement. An enjoyable, easy read with many wonderful photographs. After reading about Marian I want to listen to some of her recordings. The title of the book is confusing though because Marian's goal in life was to sing - it is all she wanted to do. She became drawn in to the fight for civil rights when she was banned from singing at Constitution Hall. The book did not give me a vision of her as a leader for change, but certainly she was a proponent for change. "

" A biography of singer Marian Anderson focusing on her challenge of segregation in 1939. "

" If you have never heard of Marian Anderson then read this book! The reader will learn about Marian Anderson's life and her contribution to the civil rights movement. You will find her story uplifting and inspiring. I think any reader could benefit from this book. "

" This book made me so grateful that I didn't have to live through those most difficult times of the Jim Crow laws and the Civil Rights movement. A truly inspirational story of courage and committment to human dignity. Wait a minute, maybe I am still living through those times . . . "

" An interesting and easy read. "

" This Newbery Honor was a great introduction for young people on the great Marian Anderson. It was well-written and had great photographs. The author was not heavy-handed in portraying the degradation of segregation and racism in the United States during her lifetime. "

" A wonderful introduction to an amazing woman! Lots of photos and reproductions of concert programs and newspaper articles, but a text rich enough to be appropriate for grades 4+. "

" This is another great book by Russell Freedman. Through photographs and interesting text, this book traces the challenges faced by Marian Anderson. "

" A great book about the life of this remarkable woman. Russell Freedman does such a good job documenting facts in an objective way. The pictures are illuminating. "

" The Marian Anderson story with lots of photos. "

" I loved this book! I am not usually a non-fiction fan but I really enjoyed it, and I devoured this book in three days! :) "

" She led a very interesting life-- wish I could have heard her in concert. The book is well deserving of the Newbery honor book award it received. "

" I love Russell Freedman's biographies and historical studies. "

" I found this book very interesting, and it would be a great book to read when studying equal rights in the United States. "

" Kids should find that this book's perspective, looking specifically at the lives of kids growing up during the Great Depression, makes the story of that particular time period a lot more pertinent to what they experience, & therefore a lot more real. The photographs are absolutely fascinating. "

" i thought it was good how the history of the children was put into the book "

" Informational books have come a long way since I was a kid. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! "

" If you are talking about the Great Depression in social studies, this book will be perfect. This book talks about the experiences of young children living through the Great Depression. Perfect for helping your students relate to that time period. "

" Great book for middle school students interested in the Great Depression! I read the book cover to cover. "

" Excellent book with great illustrations. One of my favorites. "

" Russell Freedman is well-known and respected for his children's nonfiction books. This is a fantastic look at children's lives during the Great Depression. Harrowing. Children's nonfiction. "

" Russell Freedman is a master at bringing history to life on the page. I loved the snippets of real kids' stories -- so evocative that they made me want more. "

" Great way for children to learn about history, hearing about the kids’ side of the story. Much more relatable. "

" The photos and histories in this book were well done. A simple, and moving depiction of children in the great depression "

" Russell Freedman is the best. He manages to give such a rounded view of whatever he's telling us about. "