Paul Robeson
No One Can Silence Me: The Life of the Legendary Artist and Activist (Adapted for Young Adults)
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Paul Robeson
No One Can Silence Me: The Life of the Legendary Artist and Activist (Adapted for Young Adults)
About this book
The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson—one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century—adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer
"As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this." —Paul Robeson
Adapted from Martin Duberman’s “superb” (New York Times) biography of Paul Robeson, and featuring an introduction by award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds, along with explanations of key terms and photographs from Robeson’s life, this is a thrilling addition to the young adult canon.
Paul Robeson was destined for greatness. The son of an ex-slave who upon his college graduation ranked first in his class, Robeson was proclaimed the future “leader of the colored race in America.” Although a graduate of Columbia Law School, he abandoned his law career (and the racism he encountered there) and began a hugely successful career as an internationally celebrated actor and singer. Robeson’s triumphs on the stage earned him esteem among white and Black Americans across the country, although his daring and principled activism eventually made him an outcast from the entertainment industry, and his radical views made many consider him a public enemy.
Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me is an introduction for readers in middle and high school to the inspiring and complicated life of one of America’s most fascinating figures, whose story of artistry, heroism, conviction, and conflict is newly relevant today.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction: Performance and Protest
- 1. A Boy’s Balancing Act
- 2. New Roles in Private and Public Life
- 3. A Career Takes Flight
- 4. Drama On and Off The Stage
- 5. Discovering Africa
- 6. Nazis, Communists—and Hollywood
- 7. The World goes to War
- 8. Hero—and Traitor?
- 9. At the Peak of Fame
- 10. “The Struggle” Hits Home
- 11. The Fight for the Right to Travel
- 12. Breakdown and Revival
- 13. Broken Health
- 14. Falling Silent at Last
- Acknowledgments
- For Further Information on Paul Robeson
- Paul Robeson’s Music and Movies
- Sources
- Image Credits
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright