The Rabbi and the Reverend, Audrey Ades
The Rabbi and the Reverend, Audrey Ades
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The Rabbi and the Reverend
Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence

Author: Audrey Ades

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 11/01/2021


Synopsis

When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington, he did not stand alone. He was joined by Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who also addressed the crowd. Though Rabbi Prinz and Dr. King came from very different backgrounds, they were united by a shared belief in justice. And they knew that remaining silent in the face of injustice was wrong. Together, they spoke up and fought for a better future.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon on March 12, 2022

As a young boy Rabbi Joachim Prinz bravely spoke up against the Nazi oppression of Jews. When he came to America he saw that African Americans were being treated oppressively and became friends with MLK. A wonderful book that teaches young children that when you support other groups who are being op......more

Goodreads review by Panda on September 14, 2021

This nonfiction picture book tells the intersecting stories of Joachim Prinz and Martin Luther King Jr., showing how they both grew up to oppose injustice. Prinz grew up in Germany, opposed Hitler's rise to power, and was able to leave Germany with his family prior to World War II. When he came to A......more

Goodreads review by skcocnaH on January 06, 2022

I loved the illustrations. I appreciate what this book is trying to do, but it was way too dry. Just listing facts isn’t enough for little kids.......more

Goodreads review by Amalia on November 07, 2021

This is an inspiring story about two individuals who thrived to make a difference and were not afraid to speak out. While I certainly knew a lot about Reverend Martin Luther King, I knew close to nothing about Rabbi Joachim Prinz. Author Audrey Ades concentrates on the similarities between the Rabbi......more

Goodreads review by MookNana on September 11, 2021

The art in this book is very engaging, especially for a troubling and complicated subject. Some illustrations are styled to look like paintings and others are framed as photographs. The colors are soft and subtle, but still compelling. The text is simple, clear, and straightforward. This would be a......more