The Warmth of Other Suns

Discover the profound narrative of 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson, a captivating historical account that chronicles America's Great Migration. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work provides an in-depth exploration of the exodus that transformed the nation from 1915 to 1970, capturing the experiences of nearly six million African Americans seeking better lives. With meticulous research, Wilkerson weaves together the stories of three remarkable individuals—Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling, and Robert Foster—whose journeys shed light on the struggles and triumphs of this monumental movement. This stunning paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2020, spans 640 pages of rich storytelling, interviews, and official records, offering readers a vivid picture of resilience and hope. Ideal for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in civil rights, 'The Warmth of Other Suns' is not just a book; it's a vital part of understanding America's past. Experience the journey that reshaped cities through food, faith, and culture. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping to your doorstep! Please note, combined shipping is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery. Enhance your collection with this extraordinary work from Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141995151
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 640


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From 1915 to 1970, an exodus of almost six million people would change the face of America. With stunning historical detail, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson gives us this definitive, vividly dramatic account of how these journeys unfolded.

Based on interviews with more than a thousand people, and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns tells the story of America's Great Migration through the lives of three unique individuals- Ida Mae Gladney, who in 1937 left sharecropping and prejudice in Mississippi for Chicago, where she achieved quiet blue-collar success and, in old age, voted for Barack Obama when he ran for an Illinois Senate seat; sharp and quick-tempered George Starling, who in 1945 fled Florida for Harlem, where he endangered his job fighting for civil rights, saw his family fall, and finally found peace in God; and Robert Foster, who left Louisiana in 1953 to pursue a medical career, the personal physician to Ray Charles as part of a glitteringly successful medical career, which allowed him to purchase a grand home where he often threw exuberant parties.

Wilkerson brilliantly captures their first treacherous and exhausting cross-country trips by car and train and their new lives in colonies that grew into ghettos, as well as how they changed these cities with southern food, faith, and culture and improved them with discipline, drive, and hard work. Both a riveting microcosm and a major assessment, The Warmth of Other Suns is a bold, remarkable, and riveting work, a superb account of a hitherto "unrecognized immigration".

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