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

I had never heard of American contralto opera singer, Marian Anderson. It's a remarkable story of grit, perseverance and the kindness of people who helped her along the way -- particularly her fellow church goers who fundraised several times to help pay for lessons or school opportunities in Europe.......more

Freedman does what he does well, but it never rose above "moderately interesting" for me. Marion Anderson was really good at singing. She was discriminated against. She sang at the Lincoln Memorial in protest. I knew this going in, and it's still what I know after reading. I learned some additional......more

So wow, its always the books you put off with a prejudicial sniff thinking you know what you will get when you open it that shocks you-- and admittedly shamefully that was me about this book sigh-as I am nearing the end of my book journal I thought this one would be dull, hard to get through and a c......more

I felt that this book was very inspirational and interesting! Marian Anderson was not only an incredible singer, she was also an activist that fought for equal rights of African-Americans. The book walks you through Marian's life, including her singing career, personal life, and life as an activist.......more