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Finlayson, Reggie
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
A & E Biography series.
While Hussein, Arafat, and bin Laden attempt to provide unbiased biographies of controversial figures, Powell is an adulatory look at the Secretary of State. The books cover childhood and early influences but do not go into much detail about the current "war on terrorism." Some of the photos aren't relevant to the text. Reading list. Bib., ind. [Review covers these A & E Biography titles: Saddam Hussein, Colin Powell, Yasser Arafat, and Osama bin Laden.]
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman
(3)
4-6
People's History series.
Illustrated with captioned black-and-white photos, this brief volume covers many milestones of the civil rights movement. The clearly written text shows how the leaders met new challenges and kept disparate groups focused on the same goals until the turning point in Selma. Each chapter opens with a quote or song from the era, and a timeline and a list of websites are appended. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Deborah L. Thompson
(4)
YA
A & E Biography series.
These books provide plenty of information and detail about the personal and professional lives of these individuals. The occasionally dry texts succeed in providing historical context, events, and insights on each person's life, although Albright doesn't measure up to the other two titles. The volumes are illustrated with photographs. Mandela contains a pronunciation guide. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
3 reviews
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