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224 pp.
| Viking |
December, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-670-06302-4$16.99
(2)
YA
With punchy, colorful prose and a colloquial tone, Bolden brings readers face to face with "this man of intellect and soul." The text concisely details Du Bois's long (ninety-five years) and productive life, delving into his views and foibles. What sets this biography apart is the author's inventively intimate approach, which helps readers connect with Du Bois on a more personal level. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2009