--- product_id: 172521614 title: "Freedom Rider Diary: Smuggled Notes from Parchman Prison (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography)" brand: "carol ruth silver" price: "108.99 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/172521614-freedom-rider-diary-smuggled-notes-from-parchman-prison-willie-morris store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Freedom Rider Diary: Smuggled Notes from Parchman Prison (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography) **Brand:** carol ruth silver **Price:** 108.99 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Freedom Rider Diary: Smuggled Notes from Parchman Prison (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography) by carol ruth silver - **How much does it cost?** 108.99 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/172521614-freedom-rider-diary-smuggled-notes-from-parchman-prison-willie-morris) ## Best For - carol ruth silver enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carol ruth silver brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review "'What does one take for a vacation in jail?' When one's destination is Mississippi's infamous Parchman Prison Farm, this is not an idle query. During the summer of 1961, more than 300 Freedom Riders, including 110 women, were incarcerated in Parchman after testing the Supreme Court's desegregation of interstate travel. Only one of these crusaders for civil equality managed to smuggle a diary out with her: Carol Ruth Silver, a twenty-two-year old Jewish New Yorker willing to put her liberty on the line in the spirit of Tikkun Olam--to heal the world. This vivid primary source allows an uncensored, unromanticized, and humbling view of the lived experience of young civil rights activists as they made the movement one day at a time, and of a foundational moment in what became Silver's lifelong commitment to social justice and the daily pursuit of a more perfect Union."--Jane Dailey, University of Chicago"Getting to know Carol Ruth Silver and other Freedom Riders has been an unforgettable experience. I am so pleased Carol Ruth Silver is sharing the personal diary she kept during that incredibly eventful and traumatic summer of 1961. It is never too late to hear more personal stories of individual acts of heroism. Her diary provides a first-person immediacy, which makes it such a page-turner. It's also a unique look at the hope and excitement of a young, single woman living in New York, and a window into the mundane yet terrifying unknown of being imprisoned in Mississippi in the 1960s. Her diary shows the bond between her cell mates and what the fiercely focused efforts of average citizens can do: not only did they bring down the ugly signs of Jim Crow segregation, but they also broke down barriers among people of different races and backgrounds to make our country better for all."--Laurens Grant, producer of Freedom Riders, recipient of a Peabody and three Primetime Emmy Awards"Carol Ruth Silver, thank you for making history as a Freedom Rider. Your courage and the courage of other Freedom Riders helped change American Society; no exclusions and freedom for all citizens."--John Taylor, 1961 Freedom Rider"Carol Ruth Silver's diary is a unique portrait of individual courage--a powerful story of idealism and hope, a reflection of a generation of young Americans who would no longer tolerate injustice and segregation. Her raw memories are a poignant reminder of a dark era of the past and of the need to continue our national ride to freedom, progress, and opportunity in our time."--Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives (D-California) Read more Book Description

One woman's harrowing, unforgettable account from the nadir of Jim Crow Mississippi

What does one take for a vacation in jail?' When one's destination is Mississippi's infamous Parchman Prison Farm, this is not an idle query. During the summer of 1961, more than 300 Freedom Riders, including 110 women, were incarcerated in Parchman after testing the Supreme Court's desegregation of interstate travel. Only one of these crusaders for civil equality managed to smuggle a diary out with her: Carol Ruth Silver, a twenty-two-year old Jewish New Yorker willing to put her liberty on the line in the spirit of tikkun olam--to heal the world. This vivid primary source allows an uncensored, unromanticized, and humbling view of the lived experience of young civil rights activists as they made the movement one day at a time, and of a foundational moment in what became Silver's lifelong commitment to social justice and the daily pursuit of a more perfect Union. (Jane Dailey, University of Chicago)Getting to know Carol Ruth Silver and other Freedom Riders has been an unforgettable experience. I am so pleased Carol Ruth Silver is sharing the personal diary she kept during that incredibly eventful and traumatic summer of 1961. It is never too late to hear more personal stories of individual acts of heroism. Her diary provides a first-person immediacy, which makes it such a page-turner. It's also a unique look at the hope and excitement of a young, single woman living in New York, and a window into the mundane yet terrifying unknown of being imprisoned in Mississippi in the 1960s. Her diary shows the bond between her cell mates and what the fiercely focused efforts of average citizens can do: not only did they bring down the ugly signs of Jim Crow segregation, but they also broke down barriers among people of different races and backgrounds to make our country better for all. (Laurens Grant, producer of Freedom Riders, recipient of a Peabody and three Primetime Emmy Awards)Carol Ruth Silver, thank you for making history as a Freedom Rider. Your courage and the courage of other Freedom Riders helped change American Society; no exclusions and freedom for all citizens. (John Taylor, 1961 Freedom Rider)Carol Ruth Silver's diary is a unique portrait of individual courage--a powerful story of idealism and hope, a reflection of a generation of young Americans who would no longer tolerate injustice and segregation. Her raw memories are a poignant reminder of a dark era of the past and of the need to continue our national ride to freedom, progress, and opportunity in our time. (Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives (D-California)) Read more From the Inside Flap One woman's harrowing, unforgettable account from the nadir of Jim Crow Mississippi Read more About the Author Carol Ruth Silver, San Francisco, California, is a retired lawyer, activist, and former elected official. She currently appears as a speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) opposing the U.S. policy of drug prohibition and has been working for many years to enhance education, particularly for women and girls, in Afghanistan. Read more ## Images ![Freedom Rider Diary: Smuggled Notes from Parchman Prison (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ny-md76KL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True-to-life "can't put it down" story! *by K***M on February 13, 2015* I never knew much of anything about the Freedom Riders but was lured into reading "Freedom Rider Diary" on a friend's recommendation. The story is well-laid out, compelling, and exciting! It's unfathomable to think the Civil Rights movement only happened 50 years ago and even harder to imagine the sacrifice passionate and motivated individuals made to help advance equal rights in the US. Carol Ruth Silver's accounts of her experience as a Freedom Rider, are vivid, engaging, and relatable. As I read through the book, I found myself questioning what I believe in and what I would be willing to sacrifice so much for. This book is definitely worth reading even if you have no interest in the Civil Rights movement. If you enjoy good writing and good story-telling, then you will like this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freedom Rider Diary *by T***G on June 16, 2014* This book is one that once you start reading, you can't put the book down (which happened to me) until it is done. Once it was done, you wanted more. It was a good time capsule taking you back to a time we would never have thought existed. A great non-fiction book that is a must. I especially liked how the authoress detailed her biographical information in a non-sugar-coated manner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Freedom Riders Impact on the Civil Rights Movement *by S***E on March 12, 2015* The book is as described: A freedom rider's diary. It provides first hand witness (by a white woman) to the abuses and violence the freedom riders endured at the beginning of the civil rights movement. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/172521614-freedom-rider-diary-smuggled-notes-from-parchman-prison-willie-morris](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/172521614-freedom-rider-diary-smuggled-notes-from-parchman-prison-willie-morris) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-06*