Ultimate X-Men Vol. 6: Return of The King

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Magneto, the X-Men's deadliest villain, returns. They've faced the Weapon X program, Proteus and even the superhuman strikeforce known as The Ultimates. Now, still licking their wounds from their prior battles, can Xavier's mutant team possibly survive the return of their most powerful foe?

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Magneto is back for his rematch with the Ultimate X-Men.......2004-02-28

One thing that was always impressive about the X-Men was that it was one of the few superhero comic books where the definitive villain popped up in the first issue. Of course we are talking about Magneto the Mutant Master of Magneticism. The same thing was true for "Ultimate X-Men," where Marvel essentially restarted the series in contemporary times, reconceptualizing some of the core elements. For example, this time around the original X-Men combine Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast and Iceman from the first lineup with Storm and Colossus from the second (with Wolverine being recruited from the dark side so that he can appear on every cover of the trade paperback reprints). The result is a lot of familiar items are condensed into each story arc, which is then collected into a trade paperback.

"The Return of the King" is Volume 6 in the "Ultimate X-Men" series and the title, of course, refers to Magneto. In the first volume in the series the X-Men fought Magneto and not only defeated him, but also apparently killed him. However, this turned out to be one of Professor X's mind games; he convinced Magneto that he was Erik Lensheer, unaware of his past life as a mutant terrorist. When the Brotherhood of Mutants discovers Magneto is still alive they find him and remove the mental blocks Xavier had placed in his minds. We are now back to the beginning in many ways, except this time around both Magneto and all the homo sapiens are very wary. In fact, the Bush Administration has Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. going after all the mutants, including the X-Men. Since they already have Xavier in custody, stopping Magneto is going to be a problem.

Actually, stopping Magneto is always a problem. For a long time I have been convinced that Magneto would actually win and the reason I liked the first volume of this series so much was that I thought it recognized this fact by having Professor X and the X-Men going up against Magneto and the Brotherhood of Mutants go at it just once for all the marbles. In the end Magneto should have been dead because he should be unstoppable in a rematch; indeed, look at what ends up doing in this one, extending his magnetic reach across the entire planet. Besides, if you can explode nuclear reactors, why stop at just one? Magneto is simply the most dangerous super villain in the Marvel (or Ultimate) universe. When they were retooling him they should have ratcheted down his power level a couple of notches (Actually, they should do the same thing for Xavier as well).

But since Magneto winning would mean coming up with a new title for the comic book, Magneto has to be defeated. Once again the key is getting his helmet off of his head and while I like the way that happens this time around, I still do not really buy that anybody could get close enough to actually do it. Besides, as is often the case with these Ultimate titles, things end up reflecting the blockbuster movies (e.g., Magneto, living in a plastic cage). Clearly one of the defining elements of the X-Men today is the relationship between Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr and the first issue of "Return of the King" provides an encapsulated version of their history (as well as a new explanation for how Xavier ended up in his wheelchair). Certainly there is something to be said for the ongoing debate that the pair have been having for over a decade.

Collected in "Return of the King" are issues #26-33 of "Ultimate X-Men," written by Mark Millar, and illustrated by Adam Kubert and David Finch, with Ray and Ben Lai. The most interesting addition to the X-Men mythos this time around is the sub-plot in which Wolverine finds a way to get Cyclops out of the way so that he can make a move on Jean Grey, especially given the intriguing idea that Logan and Scott are Charles and Eric, the next generation. Most of the relationships between the Ultimate X-Men (e.g., Colossus and Wolverine, Beast and Storm) are more interesting as well. Sometimes I think the "Ultimate X-Men" is overloaded with ideas, but for those who remember Marvel's Mery Mutants from the very beginning the changes are always something to think about.

Final Question: Since the Ultimate version of Nick Fury is African-American (apparently there were Howlin' Commandos in the Vietnam War), does that explain why Colin Powell was omitted from the White House discussions while Dick Chaney and Donald Rumsfeld were not? Just curious at that rather interesting omission.

The Ultimate Tale of The Ultimate Heroes.......2003-11-26

This TP collection contains the finest story arc yet for The Ultimate X-Men. Magneto is loose. The Ultimates want him after he has massacred hundreds of innocents in bridge collapse, and they figure the best way to get him is through The X-Men. Meanwhile, romantic jealousies lead to tragedy and betrayal as the Wolverine, Scott Summers , Jean Grey triangle goes over the boiling point. This series coincided with The Ultimate War, which you should read as well. Heck, read The Ultimates so you understand what this is all about. Great art, breathtaking plot twists and the great dialogue that only Mark Millar can provide. Don't miss this collection!

Contains "Ultimate X-Men" issues 26-33 (Not Just for Kids).......2003-09-03

I have the hardcover "Ultimate X-Men" volumes 1 and 2 [covering issues 1-25] and the paperback, "Ultimate War". The title page includes a brief synopsis that should help you understand what's going on if you haven't read the earlier volumes. If you want a roll call, this volume includes the "ultimate" line versions of Magneto, Professor X, Dr. Moira MacTaggert, Nick Fury, Sabretooth, Multiple Man, Mastermind, Nightcrawler, Forge, the Blob, Iceman, Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Shadowcat, Rogue, and a mutant called Detonator whom I have not run across in the regular Marvel X-Men, but I'm still catching up. There's also a cameo by another mutant, but I don't want to spoil the surprise.

This book opens by showing us how Magneto and Prof. X worked together, how their friendship deteriorated over several years, and, in more detail, how Magneto crippled Xavier. Then it moves into the present day and Magneto's progress on his refuge for mutants as well as the unpleasant scene where he deals with plans for a satellite mutant tracker. Meanwhile, the X-Men-in-hiding are dealing with Magneto's brotherhood in the hope of rehabilitating their image.

Is the rumor that Wolverine deliberately left Cyclops to die in the Savage Land true?

In the grand tradition of comic book villains, Magneto tells our heroes something of his frightful plan for eliminating the human-mutant relations problem. The X-Men have only a week to find Magneto's hiding place and save the world. (Let me just say that a machine, different from and much more powerful than the one used in the first X-Men movie, is involved.) The final battle certainly kept my interest.

During most of the action, Professor X is being held prisoner in a S.H.I.E.L.D. detention camp for mutants suspected of being terrorists. He refuses to betray his students, of course. I reread his words of encouragement to a fellow prisoner after rereading earlier volumes and those words became a little unnerving near the end. Why?

Because of what Prof. X tells Nick Fury and what he tells Magneto when they meet again late in the book. You won't have to have read the earlier volumes to speculate on whether or not Xavier is telling the truth. I'm afraid that he *is* telling the truth. If so, that would explain a couple of his moves in earlier volumes that I found incredibly stupid -- and would make this version of Prof. X a little scary.

Ignore the "9-12" age group recommendation. While they might enjoy the action, I think you need to be older than that to fully appreciate this book.

Covers Ultimate X-Men # 26-33.......2003-08-29

First keep in mind that this should be considered an alternate universe version of the X-Men. That way you won't be screaming about the differences from the regular comics. If you've already read through volume 5, "Ultimate War", the opening does not pick up where that left off. It traces the rise and fall of the partnership between Professor Xavier and Magneto for the first 20 pages or so.

Magneto is getting ready to destroy the entire human race, except for a token man and woman. The X-Men are in hiding, although they do make an attempt to rehabilitate their image and track down Magneto. Prof. X has been moved to that detention unit for mutants in Cuba that was threatned in "Ultimate War". Cyclops is not dead (was anyone expecting he would be?), but he's not in good condition. Of course the X-Men will save the day, Prof. X will escape, and Magneto will be foiled, but there'll be plenty of fighting, explosions, and a threatened nuclear meltdown.

Loved the part where Storm meets the Beast's parents, not to mention having my suspicion about Xavier's cat confirmed.

The final scene between Xavier and Magneto is my favorite part of the book.

X-cellent!.......2003-08-17

I enjoyed this volume greatly! This picks up from the very badly drawn volume five, the X-Men are recovering from their attack from the Ultimates, and Professor X is still held captive. Many things are revealed in this volume...and the action is extraordinary! I was a bit disappointed that the cover isn't how it's viewed on this page (of course it has Wolverine on the front; but that pic wtih Magneto rocks), but I got over it. Buy your copy today!!!

Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s: A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)

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Malcolm and Martin
Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s: A Brief History with Documents (The Be

Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s: A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)
David Howard-Pitney
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ASIN: 0312395051

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The civil rights movement’s most prominent leaders, Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968) and Malcolm X (1925–1965), represent two wings of the revolt against racism: nonviolent resistance and revolution "by any means necessary." This volume presents the two leaders’ relationship to the civil rights movement beyond a simplified dualism. A rich selection of speeches, essays, and excerpts from Malcolm X’s autobiography and King’s sermons shows the breadth and range of each man’s philosophy, demonstrating their differences, similarities, and evolution over time. Organized into six topical groups, the documents allow students to compare the leaders’ views on subjects including integration, the American dream, means of struggle, and opposing racial philosophies. An interpretive introductory essay, chronology, selected bibliography, document headnotes, and questions for consideration provide further pedagogical support.

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Malcolm and Martin.......2007-03-10

This book presents the differences between arguably the two most famous civil rights activists of the fifties and sixties, as well as showing the convergence between their ideas and ideals toward the end of thier respective lives. It is readable, succinct and thorough. I highly recommend this book, especially to anyone who will be teaching this period in history to middle or high school students.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s: A Brief History with Documents (The Be.......2007-01-05

This book is absoltely terrific. It gave me everything I needed to understand the differences and similarities between these two phenomenal leaders.

Alfonso X and the Cantigas De Santa Maria: A Poetic Biography (Medieval Mediterranean, Vol 16)

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Alfonso X and the Cantigas De Santa Maria: A Poetic Biography (Medieval Mediterranean, Vol 16)
Joseph F. O'Callaghan
Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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Fascinating.......2001-03-05

O'Callaghan's study was a Godsend to scholarly aficionados of the Cantigas. With his well-documented and readable style, he validates this enchanting set of manuscripts as a historical source. Amplifying his reading with more conventional primary sources, he presents an entertaining and focused biography of one of Spain's most interesting monarchs. The plates, although in black-and-white, are extremely useful -- one could only wish there were more of them, for the price!

The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark

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Fairy Tale "history"
Now what exactly is the road to hell paved with again?
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Beautiful Book
The Jewish Star

The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Carmen Agra Deedy
Manufacturer: Peachtree Publishers
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ASIN: 1561452084

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Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes. FOR CENTURIES, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm. The bravery of the Danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. Award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Deedy has poignantly recreated this legend which is accompanied by Danish illustrator Henri Sorensen's arresting full-color portraits. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times.

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Fairy Tale "history".......2006-02-25

I am really appalled that so much fiction cloaked in cover endorsement gets into our libraries, especially books for children. According to a Danish website on Denmark in WWII, "In fact, Danish Jews never wore the yellow badge either, nor did German officials ever issue an order requiring Danish Jews to display it."

Even some Danes served in the Nazi S.S. There is always complications with military occupation. But My God, get your history right! It is criminal to palm off these distortions that read more like fairy tales when there is so much REAL history that is even more amazing. Why didn't this author just write a book about the REAL event of Georg Duckwitz and the Danish fishermen who saved Jews? His story is truly compelling.

History is no longer taught in public schools. Kids must now rely on books and TV to get some exposure. They do not have the savvy to tell if they are being fed a pack of lies. Authors who spread "wish it had happened" history instead of the truth are doing a great disservice. Shame on the pubisher for not looking out for our kids and for not really debating whether this book should be published.

Stick to the truth if you're gonna publish a "history" book.

Now what exactly is the road to hell paved with again?.......2004-07-27

If you were unaware of the history behind "The Yellow Star", you might find the idea of a negative review of this book distasteful. After all, what kind of cold-hearted lizard would be so cruel as to give a poor rating to a book that speaks about a king's love of his countrymen? What sort of sad sack of garbage would put down a story in which all persons, regardless of religion, are treated as human beings by their benevolent king? I mean, for a person to do such a thing they'd have to have a very very good reason. They'd have to feel, for example, that the book was a travesty against the very people it's attempting to praise. Such a reviewer am I. And such a terrible book is "The Yellow Star".

Allow me to sum it up. As stated in the title, this tale is the legend of King Christian X of Denmark. A noble man, his subjects loved him dearly and he always made wise decisions. One day, however, the Nazis came. Though Christian was able to stave off their insistence that the Nazi flag fly high, he was powerless against an edict that would force all Jews to wear the yellow star. After much soul searching and pondering, King Christian came up with a brilliant solution. The next day, while riding his horse amongst the people as usual, the king sported a yellow star of his own. And in time all the Danish people did the same.

Ah, you say. What an inspiring story. What a swell testament to such a strong man and his convictions. What a... WHAT? You're telling me it isn't true? Nope. As it happens you may have missed the word "legend" in the subtitle. Now there was a King Christian of Denmark, yes. And he was a good king. Why, a simple reading of the excellent "Number the Stars" (a book that the author of this tale mentions in her Author's Note, none to my surprise) will prove that much. And sadly, "Number the Stars", though a fiction, is far more truthful than this particular creation. Now don't get me wrong. The author freely admits in the Author's Note that this story isn't true. I wonder how many parents regularly read such notes to their kids after reading this story... hm. I wonder how many adults would even bother with an Author's Note themselves? Author Deedy writes that this book is supposed to be a "what if?" story. She then lists the actions the Danes actually took against the oppressive Nazis. It's as if their actual efforts weren't enough. Who cares if they smuggled 7,000 Jews to Sweden? Who cares that of the 500 deported only 51 died? Let's write a fairy tale instead where ALL the Jews were perfectly safe because their big hearted king saved them, the end. What kind of person looks at human suffering and the heroics that went into saving a group from destruction and then says, "It wasn't enough. I need to make a story where the king did even more"? Not only is this insulting to the very people you're trying to commemorate, but you've just treated their accomplishments as paltry. This book is a slap in the face to every Dane that actually saved a Jewish life. It says to them, "Ah yes, you were fine, but what if you'd done THIS?". It makes me sick. And when Deedy lists the Danes accomplishments in her Author's Note, how do you know what she writes is true? She never quotes a single source or backs up any of her facts with reliable resources. She could be making up every word in this book (rather than every other word) and we'd never be the wiser.

For a fun time, check out some of the professional reviews of this picture book. If you look on the back cover of "Yellow Star" you may see a quote from School Library Journal that says, "Deed's language is simple and rhythmic... This is an interesting and thought-provoking piece of work". Here's the rest of that review that you didn't see. "Readers are sure to be disappointed to find out that it is legend, and not verified history.-Martha Link, Louisville Free Public Library, KY". Truthfully, when a book decides that it's going to tell a "what if" story about something as black and horrific as the Holocaust, it makes that event small and easy to ignore. A note on the back of the book says that this story, "will involve elementary age children in this legend while exposing them to harsh truths". No it won't. Give your children Roberto Innocenti's, "Rose Blanche". Give them the exquisite and far preferable "Number the Stars". Heck, give them Dr. Seuss's "Yertle the Turtle". Every one of these books is a better written and far more respectful treatment of injustice at the hands of the powerful and none of them pretend to be non-fiction. "The Yellow Star" insults the memory of those remarkable Danish people that risked it all to save their friends and neighbors. Honor them by not purchasing this book.

History Grad. student.......2003-05-17

Authors should be more responsible in writing historical fiction, by sticking to the truth and not by distorting history. They ought to write their chara. around the history, not the other way!

Beautiful Book.......2002-12-08

The Yellow Star is a beautifully told and illustrated story.

The story is only a legend. Author Carmen Deedy writes about which portions of the story are in fact true in a small section at the end of the book.

The language of the book and the illustrations are beautiful. Even though the story is based on a legend and not actual events, it is a beautiful tale of standing by each other and not allowing our differences to separate us.

The Jewish Star.......2002-04-25

The jewish star is about a king who tries to solve some problems that Denmark has. One of them is that he tries putting stars on just the jewish people but then he said that you just can't put stars on just the jews why not put them on all. Then he put it on all the people, so they didn't take all the jews,and they would take everyone.So they took all of Denmark to the concentration camps.

To Kill a Black Man: The Shocking Parallel in the Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

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To Kill a Black Man: The Shocking Parallel in the Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
Louis E. Lomax
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Blood, sweat and tears - Lots of tears.......2006-03-23

It's not that I disagree with a review of this book, "an excellent read for the black youth of today". I just feel that whatever useful tools and social benefits this book presents, and there is literally a truckload of them, they cannot be segregated.

A Quality comparison.......2002-10-10

The late Louis E. Lomax (1922-1970) wrote this book shortly after Dr. King's assassination. He traces the path of both leaders. He shows the forces that brought the 2 leaders together on many issues. He also show the opposition forces to these men that materialized into assassins. I recommend that you read this book.

Nostradamus: Prophecies Fulfilled and Predictions for the Millennium and Beyond

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Warplanes over the Americas
911
Apologia for misintrepreted nonsense
A great book for predictions

Nostradamus: Prophecies Fulfilled and Predictions for the Millennium and Beyond
Francis X. King
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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If you wonder what fantastic events the next millennium might hold, projections by the legendary French seer Nostradamus may hold the answers. Nostradamus is reputed to have had prophetic visions for the years 1555 through 3797, and according to many interpretations several of these visions have come to pass. This colorful book is full of predictions "fulfilled" and guesses as to what's coming as we round the year 2000. Pictures of real-life events and interesting historical snatches make Nostradamus a worthwhile read for skeptics as well as believers. And if Nostradamus's seership doesn't intrigue you, his sense of humor will: When a pack of grave robbers pried open his coffin in the year 1700 anticipating the fabled treasures thought to accompany prophets to doomsday, they found him treasureless, but wearing a gold medallion with the letters MDCC, the Latin equivalent of 1700. A man capable of posthumous practical jokes is bound to make you laugh at the coming millennium, even as his predictions scare you. --Courtenay Kehn

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From the execution of Charles I, the Great Fire of London, and the rise and fall of Napoleon to the atrocities of the Third Reich, the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the Gulf War in 1991, Nostradamus foretold some of the most cataclysmic events in history.Contains Nostradamus's prophecies relating to the years 1993 A.D. onwards and his predictions that have already been fulfilledIncludes previously unpublished, surprising and alarming interpretations of quatrains that refer to the years 1993 to 2100This book reveals the breadth of vision and astonishing accuracy of some of Nostradamus's fulfilled predictions

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Very Disappointed.......2006-07-05

I expected more information as to dates and specific predictions for the current time period. The book was very vague and seemed to be missing much. I would not suggest this book for reading.

Warplanes over the Americas.......2004-06-22

I am as skeptical of Nostradamus as anyone. I am not a believer in prophets or fortune tellers. I have also read the Mask of Nostradamus by the Amazing Randi.

I bought this bought out of curiousity. I find it a light read and not biased in that the author does state that some of Nostradamus' "prophecies" were vague.

But the one area as another reader pointed out that was way way too eerie to be believed is "Warplanes over the Americas"

One of the points that many people point out in discrediting Nostradamus is that no one even associated 9/11 before 9/11/01.

But in this book, the author takes a guess at what Nostradamus was saying. And he brings up New York City, "widespread" nuclear attack on the USA and then there is a picture of a burning building that could pass for the WTC (albeit there's only one building).

If you want to be creeped out, go read this part.

The rest of the book is very fluffy like reading an Olsen twins book. Not that I do of course. :)

911.......2002-03-14

the passage entitled "warplanes over the americas" is just too ironic to be ironic.. it DIRECTLY relates to 911... you must get this book.. its sooo interesting

Apologia for misintrepreted nonsense.......2001-09-25

Books crowing the 'successes' of Nostradamus' so-called predictions are invariably filled with alteration, misinterpretation, and wishful thinking--sort of like reading a fortune cookie or horoscope and retrofitting its message into ones' personal life. It's easy to take mysterious-sounding and confusingly-worded predictions and shoehorn them into some sort of future event. Liberal "reading" of the predictions (i.e. turning the syllables "pau-nay-oloron" into "Napoleon") can then make them sound incredibly accurate. Many poor researchers and Nostradamus apologists have done just this in feeble attempts to convince themselves and the world of the "accuracy" achieved by this legendary figure.

Nostradamus was not a seer, his predictions were not accurate, and only by the most amazing twists of logic and liberal "interpretation" of the quatrains can anyone suggest otherwise. Save your money, buy James Randi's _The Mask of Nostradamus_ instead, and learn something.

A great book for predictions.......2001-09-24

I saw a TV show about 6 months ago on Nostradamus and was very interested in the whole idea that someone who lived so long ago could predict things so far into the future. This book brings to life his predictions and I strongly recommend it if you like a book thats extremely interesting and a little frightening. You can interpret how you like his "fulfilled" predictions, but whether you believe them or not, it is a book well worth reading.

American Africans in Ghana: Black Expatriates and the Civil Rights Era (The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture)

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American Africans in Ghana: Black Expatriates and the Civil Rights Era (The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture)
Kevin K. Gaines
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
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ASIN: 0807830089

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In 1957 Ghana became one of the first sub-Saharan African nations to gain independence from colonial rule. Over the next decade, hundreds of African Americans--including Martin Luther King Jr., George Padmore, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Richard Wright, Pauli Murray, and Muhammed Ali--visited or settled in Ghana. Kevin K. Gaines explains what attracted these expatriates to Ghana and how their new community was shaped by the convergence of the Cold War, the rise of the U.S. civil rights movement, and the decolonization of Africa.

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Profiling 24 of the adult children of the most recognizable figures in the civil rights movement, this book collects the intimate, moving stories of families who were pulled apart by the horrors of the struggle or brought together by their efforts to change America. The whole range of players is covered, from the children of leading figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and martyrs like James Earl Chaney to segregationists like George Wallace and Black Panther leaders like Elaine Brown. The essays reveal that some children are more pessimistic than their parents, whose idealism they saw destroyed by the struggle, while others are still trying to change the world. Included are such inspiring stories as the daughter of a notoriously racist Southern governor who finds her calling as a teacher in an all-black inner-city school and the daughter of a famous martyr who unexpectedly meets her mother’s killer. From the first activists killed by racist Southerners to the current global justice protestors carrying on the work of their parents, these profiles offer a look behind the public face of the triumphant civil rights movement and show the individual lives it changed in surprising ways.

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A New Take on an Old Subject.......2004-12-07

This is really one of the most fascinating books to deal with the civil rights movement in recent years. The author does not rehash old ground, but instead strikes out to see what happened to the next generation born of the activists, heroes, martyrs--and even the repulsive racists--of the 1960s. The older generation that we all know in another context turn out to have been parents ranging in quality from wonderful to awful--and those who knew them 40 years ago may sometimes nod their heads knowingly and say "Told you so!" It adds a human element to our knowledge of that great movement that shaped modern America and inspired the world.
I should add that I took this book with me on two hurricane evacuations this year (you can see that I am from Florida, The Hurricane State), and I could not have wanted for a better literary companion. I recommend it highly.
It does not pretend to tell the whole story of the civil rights movement--but it does tell an aspect of it that no one before John Blake has put between hard covers. No library dealing with that era is complete without this book.

Incredible! A MUST READ!.......2004-10-07

As a child born in the late 70's, I've often felt, in some sense, that the Movement was something in the "past tense"...something that was really (according to History Books) only associated with MLK and other "icons".

After reading Children of the Movement, I realize I was reading the gaps of my childhood history books. I was also hearing the story told from the children...the youth of the 50s/60s...the ones that essentially "gave up" their fathers and mothers for the cause.

Wow...what sacrifice...John Blake makes you look at MORE than the leaders we often hear about, but forces the reader to face how the movement affected children of the time and how the pain and loss weighs on all of us today.

The only way to ensure this perspective is HEARD is to recommend this book to an educator you know...a History professor, a Social Studies teacher...someone who can truly ensure that children today absorb this rich perspective...

Required reading .......2004-09-23

This book should be required reading for anyone from the age of 10 to 100, but particularly for those members of the last several generations who may take certain freedoms and rights for granted. For anyone who may be only slightly familiar with the struggles, sacrifices, pains and scars of those who fought for civil rights in America, Blake's book is a vital history lesson, presented in fascinating narratives that captures the reader's attention from beginning to end.
By focusing on the children of the movement, Blake gives a fresh and often unpredictable view of the civil rights movement. The extensive use of photographs was an important compliment to each and every chapter.

A riveting new chapter to America's Civil Rights saga.......2004-07-17

The fates of those who sacrificed during the 60s to make America a more perfect union were varied; Some were cut down by assassins. Others re-defined the struggle by securing historic victories at the ballot box. Most simply returned to anonymity, choosing to bear the scars of battle in silence.
While many of these heroes remain unsung, the legacies of the more prominent among them have been well-documented in mainstream media outlets dutifully marking civil rights anniversaries as a way of gauging how far we've come since then. In some cases, these stories have now been re-told so often they seem dated and stale.
But John Blake's compelling new book, "Children of the Movement" traces those human blood lines forward and breathes life into these intimate -- but largely unknown-- family portraits. His interviews with the sons and daughters of those who fought for America's soul are at once inspiring, depressing, universal and utterly unpredictable.
Blake's sparing but effective writing frames each vignette, putting them in context without overwhelming you with tons of historical detail that might have detracted from the narrative. His book is not only a pleasure to read, but also informative, captivating and timely.
Most of all, "Children of the Movement" reminds us that while the struggle for civil rights has changed much in a generation, it is still far from over.

Portrait of the Heart and Soul of the Freedom Movement.......2004-06-18

John Blake's book, "Children of the Movement," provides a powerful, if painful, glimpse into the heart and soul of the Freedom Movement of the Sixties, as, an insightful portrait of its legacy, through the lens of some of its children--one of whom is my own daughter, Ericka Abram. Blake's tenderly-written report reveals many common themes in the perspectives and lives of these offspring, the most compelling for me being that Movement parents seemed to have been so committed to our cause and protecting our children from the social ills we fought, we forgot to tell them what and why we were fighting. The resulting common disconnection between parents and children is more broadly reflected in the confusion and despair of today, in dealing with unrelenting racism and poverty and oppression, that stand in the stead of the clarity of purpose and commitment of the past. Blake's book opens the door to a healthy discussion toward healing familial wounds and easing generational divisions so as to bring us together in a new effort to finally find freedom in America.

Daily Life Depicted in the Cantigas De Santa Maria (Studies in Romance Languages)

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Daily Life Depicted in the Cantigas De Santa Maria (Studies in Romance Languages)
John Esten Keller , and Annette Grant Cash
Manufacturer: University Press of Kentucky
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Daily Life Depicted in the CSM.......2000-03-02

This volume is worth the price for any Cantigas de Santa Maria enthusiast simply for the color plates (although many of these are repeats of those presented in the 1984 book by Keller and Kincade, Iconography in Medieval Spanish Literature). The index, a logically categorized list of specific aspects of daily life in the miniatures, is very thorough indeed and should be extremely useful for further research in Cantigas iconography. The short discussions about each general category do not delve very deeply, and are again only useful as a springboard for further research. Though the written content is not what I would have exopected, for those of us who do not have regular access to the facsimiles, this book is a major blessing.

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