Simeon's Story - by Simeon Wright & Herb Boyd (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Documents the 1955 kidnapping and murder of teenage Emmett Till, as remembered by his cousin, sharing descriptions of life in Mississippi and how the ensuing murder trial became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Skipping Stones Multicultural & International Awareness Books Honor Award</b> <p/> No modern tragedy has had a greater impact on race relations in America than the kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till. A 14-year-old black boy from Chicago visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955, Till was taken from his uncle's home by two white men; several days later, his body was found in the Tallahatchie River. This grotesque crime became the catalyst for the civil rights movement.</p><p>At age 12, author Simeon Wright<b></b>saw and heard his cousin Emmett whistle at a white woman at a grocery store; he was sleeping in the same bed with him when Emmett was taken; and he was at the sensational trial. This is his gripping coming-of-age memoir.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Simeon's Story</i> is one that must be heard and never forgotten. In simple, plain language, Wright describes an event that shocked the conscience of the nation and gave birth to the modern-day Civil Rights Movement in America." --<strong>John Lewis</b>, U.S. congressman </p><br><br>"A compelling read." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><br><br>"Crystal clarity and blistering prose. . . . [A] powerful, important memoir. <i>Simeon's Story</i> is a story you must read." --<i>Savannah</i><i> Morning News</i></p><br><br>"Fascinating . . . there is much to learn here . . . . Simeon Wright is just the latest in a long line of writers who find the Emmett Till story compelling, but his perspective and proximity are critical to a full understanding." --<i>Chicago Tribune</i></p><br><br>"Wright's story is chilling, and his honest account will hook readers from the beginning." --<i>School Library Journal</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Simeon Wright</b> is a popular public speaker at schools, churches, and cultural institutions throughout the country. </p><b>Herb Boyd</b> has published 20 books, including <i>We Shall Overcome</i>;<i> </i>he is managing editor of <i>The Black World Today</i>.</p>
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