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Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson (HC) (2020)

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A Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book for Older Readers

This comprehensive biography, written by celebrated nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin, explores the tumultuous and passionate life of activist, singer, and actor Paul Robeson.

When faced with the decision to remain silent or be ostracized, Paul Robeson chose to sing, shout, and speak out. Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson explores how Robeson's love of African American spirituals and deep empathy towards the suffering of others drove his long, fervent mission as a civil rights activist and his career as an artist. Although he was also an actor, singing was Robeson's defining talent and where he could best express himself. After exploring socialism, Robeson was targeted by the U.S. government for speaking out about discrimination against African Americans and for his political views. He was labeled a communist during the height of the Cold War and found himself stripped of his U.S. passport. But Robeson never gave in and continued to perform and speak out. The book is based on Rubin's extensive research, including fieldwork in Harlem, NY, in Princeton and Somerville, NJ, and at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Includes an author's note, resources, source notes, index, and a preface by author Harry Belafonte.

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Author:
Susan Goldman Rubin
ISBN 10:
1629798576
Pages:
288
Publisher:
Calkins Creek Books
Publication Date:
April 7, 2020
Binding:
Hardcover
Weight:
1.90lbs
Age Group:
Young Readers (9 - 13)
Grade Range:
7-UP

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