Lessons from Little Rock

Great- As described- actually a little bit better than described

I remember Dr. Roberts as 'Terry', the younger brother of a classmate of mine. He describes himself as a 'nerd', which was true of him, but in a complimentary way. I'm amazed that in spite of the hateful treatment he endured as a student at Central High Schoolhe has not allowed bitterness to frame his outlook on life and people in general. There were basic tenets he had to learn as an intelligent young Black child growing up in Little Rock, but I agree with Terry that in essence the most meaningful lessons learned in Little Rock from that era were taught to us by our 'village'...our parents, teachers, neighbors; people who nurtured us and inspired us to respect ourselves and others. Dr. Roberts is the embodiment of the possibilities our community encouraged us to achieve, both as a scholar and as a human being.Shirley M. Phillips Cornelious

Dr. Terrence Roberts has written poignantly about the events of 1957 at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas where he was one of nine black students to volunteer as participants in the integration of the all white high school. The book also describes the black culture in Little Rock which helped to support and sustain him throughout his ordeal. Family, neighborhood and church helped to counteract the vicious threats and attacks which he endured throughout that school year. Lessons are drawn about the nature of racism and the need for education and personal transformation in U.S. society. Highly recommended.

Terrance made you feel like you were there with him as he went throught his experiences as a "Little Rock Nine". Enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others

Book which was used came in very good condition.The book itself was a good read - hard to read in parts but overall a account of what Terrence experienced and learnt from it all.

I liked his facts, but he said the same thing over and over. It would have been better if he had cut it in half. I left with the feeling that he is still very prejudiced. Unfortunately, I thought that was the purpose of the book--to eliminate prejudice.

He mostly rambled on about how wonderful and supportive his family/neighborhood etc. were when he was growing up. He didn't really get into many of the actual events that took place while he was a student at Central High. I was expecting an account of his role as a member of the "Little Rock Nine" but the book seems more like an homage to his nurturing upbringing. He could've cut the book in half and it wouldn't have changed much. It's mostly fluff.

I thought it was a good account of what actually happened in Little Rock.