Freedom Summer: The 1964 Struggle for Civil Rights In Mississippi

Reviewed by: Lauren Isele - Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 9, 2015

Review

Goldman's narrative account of the shocking events that took place during the Freedom Summer of 1964 reads like a suspenseful thriller. The layout is accented by black and white maps and photographs. The chapter headings are the dates that count down to the deaths of the student volunteers and the aftermath. Grades 6 and up will enjoy discussions on civil rights and the fifty year anniversary of this historical event. Further reading, timeline, photos of primary documents, source notes, bibliography, picture credits, and index appended. This work is recommended to the Cream of the Crop.

Overall Book Score: excellent