Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (529 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812932994 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 504 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This New York Times Notable Book of the Year, 1998, is now in trade paper. From the bestselling author of Eyes on the Prize, here is the definitive biography of the great lawyer and Supreme Court justice.
R. Barrell said One of America's greatest lawyers and judges. One of America's greatest lawyers and judges. A great figure in speaking, and acting to confront bias, discrimination, and human rights. A great Supreme Court Justice, in my opinion.. Great subject, ok book Although an informative book, Juan Williams' Thurgood Marshall is an all too common example of a biography where the strength of the subject is forced to shine through weak writing. It is unfortunate that publishers allow the prominence of radio hosts and television pundits almost free reign to chronicle the lives of important historical figures knowing full well that the combination of names will often outweigh the quality of the book.In this case, Thurgood Marshall is not done justice by Williams. However, considering there are almost no viable alternatives for anyone researching the life of one of t. Five Stars Very informative and readable.
Williams has captured many examples of Thurgood Marshall's heroism and humanity in this comprehensive yet readable biography of a complex, combative, and courageous civil rights figure. Washington Post correspondent and TV commentator Juan Williams has produced an illuminating look at a true giant of 20th-century American politics. Readers also learn about Marshall's relationship with his replacement, Clarence Thomas, which was surprisingly civil given their contrary views on affirmative action. But he also recounts how W.E.B. Board of Education, fol