Ida mae gladney, george swanson starling, and robert pershing foster. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. The warmth of other suns stands as a vital contribution to our understanding of the black american experience and of the unstoppable social movement that shaped modern america. In what ways are ida mae gladney, george starling, and robert foster. There were several new people who came just because of this wonderful book. It is an unforgettable combination of tragedy and inspiration, and gripping subject matter and characters in a writing style that grabs the reader on page 1 and never lets go.
The achievement of isabel wilkersons amazing the warmth of other suns is to transmute sociology into memoir. Fellow bibliophiles, here are the questions for our discussion tomorrow night at 7 p. Isabel wilkerson talked about her book, the warmth of other suns. The epic story of americas great migration from the worlds largest community of readers.
For african american history month, we will be discussing what has become a classic the warmth of other. Wilkerson grounds her book in the life stories of three migrantsida mae gladney, robert foster, and george starlingeach of whom, she explains left different parts of the south during different decades for different reasons and with different outcomes. The epic story of americas great migration by pulitzer prizewinning journalist isabel wilkerson. The warmth of other suns in this epic, beautifully written masterwork, pulitzer prizewinning author isabel wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of american history. The warmth of other suns the epic story of americas great migration book club kit. The epic story of americas great migration, which recounts how more than 5. This work tells the story of the great migration and the second great migration, the movement of african americans out of the. The epic story of americas great migration random house, 2010.
The epic story of americas great migration nonfiction, paperback, by isabel wilkerson knopf, oct 04, 2011 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. For here and now, just two of my own to accompany all the. Come join the book club for lively, thoughtful discussions of our monthly book selection, the warmth of other suns, by isabel wilkerson. The book offers an intimate retelling of one of the greatest movements of population in u. Oct 26, 2019 the warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson register recommended by artist shamira wilson, in this epic, beautifully written masterwork, pulitzer prizewinning author isabel wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of american history. Its title is borrowed from the celebrated black writer richard wright, who fled jim crow mississippi in the 1920s to feel the warmth of.
What are the most surprising revelations in the book. In the warmth of other suns, isabel wilkerson documents the sweeping 55yearlong migration of black americans from the south. I found this book difficult to put down and a pleasure to read. Isabel wilkerson a cloth bag containing eight copies of the title and 1 discussion folder. Notes on isabel wilkersons book, warmth of other suns. Apr 21, 2020 the intimate portraits of the warmth of other suns bring the book to life and convey the true depth of hardship and suffering of all who were swept up in the great migration had to endure penguin random house reading guide. Through the breadth of its narrative, the beauty of the writing, the depth of its research, and the fullness of the people and lives portrayed herein, this book is destined to become a classic. Isabel wilkersons sweeping warmth of other suns the new. She responded to questions from members of the audience. The warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson at madison plaza lobby. The warmth of other suns indianapolis contemporary.
The warmth of other suns discussion questions chicago. The warmth of other suns is a monumental book both in size over 600 pages and in scope decades arguably centuries of history. The book that did that for me in 2010 was isabel wilkersons the warmth of other suns. Welcome to the crasstalk book club discussion of isabel wilkersons book, the warmth of other suns.
Her powerful storytelling style, as well, gives this decadesspanning history a welcome novelistic. The warmth of other suns meet your next favorite book. The four great migrations 2010, address many of the same themes, wilkersons focus on the personal aspect lends her book a markedly different, more accessible tone. Both a riveting microcosm and a major assessment, the warmth of other suns is a bold, remarkable, and riveting work, a superb account of an unrecognized immigration within our own land. The warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson tells the tale of this epic migration, a moving and well written story where you experience the lives of people who were involved. This work tells the story of the great migration and the second great migration, the. The warmth of other suns discussion questions chicago public. How is reading this book a different experience than reading a straightforward history of the great migration. The epic story of americas great migration by isabel wilkerson first published. In the warmth of other suns, author isabel wilkerson moves between the stories of three individualsida mae brandon gladney, george swanson starling, and robert pershing fosterwhile also discussing the historical background, statistics, and ultimate social influences the great migration had not. Pulitzer prizewinning journalist isabel wilkerson structures the book as an oral history and ethnography of the great migration, when millions of africanamericans left their birthplaces in the american south and. Isabel wilkersons sweeping warmth of other suns the. The warmth of other suns is epic in its reach and in its structure.
For the past five wednesdays we have posted questions on the drop the iword blog to help structure and deconstruct the reading, and encourage readers to join in the discussion on. It was an alltoofamiliar dispatch from a particular time and place. It is the story of africanamerican migration from the south to. Sep 07, 2010 while other fine books, such as ira berlins the making of african america. Told in a voice that echoes the magic cadences of toni morrison or the folk wisdom of zora neale hurstons collected oral histories, wilkersons book pulls not just the expanse of the migration into focus but its overall impact on politics, literature, music, sports in the nation and the world. What is the value of this dual focus, of shifting between the panoramic and the closeup. The warmth of other suns audiobook by isabel wilkerson. The migration of 6 million black americans from south to north over the half century from 1915 to 1970 is a fact so large that it is hard to hold all its aspects in mind. Told in a voice that echoes the magic cadences of toni morrison or the folk wisdom of zora neale hurstons collected oral histories, wilkersons book pulls not just the expanse of the migration into focus but its overall impact on politics, literature, music, sports. The author equates the great migration with other vast movements of refugees from war or famine, where people must go great distances to reach safety with the hope that life will be better wherever they land.
For the past five wednesdays we have posted questions on the drop the iword blog to help structure and deconstruct the reading, and encourage readers to. Warmth of other suns discussion questions new haven area. For here and now, just two of my own to accompany all the many accolades the book has won. The warmth of other suns, the epic story of americans great migration by isabel wilkerson is the story of the migration of southern blacks to the urban areas of the north and west in hopes of finding a better life for themselves and their families. While other fine books, such as ira berlins the making of african america. Isabel wilkerson won the 1994 pulitzer prize for feature writing as chicago bureau chief of the new york times. Pulitzer prizewinning journalist isabel wilkerson structures the book as an oral history and ethnography of the great migration, when millions of africanamericans left their birthplaces in the american south and moved to northern and western cities in other regions of the united states in the 20th century. Sep 05, 2010 the warmth of other suns is wilkersons first book. Aug 31, 2010 in the warmth of other suns, isabel wilkerson documents the sweeping 55yearlong migration of black americans from the south. Through the breadth of its narrative, the beauty of the writing, the depth of its research, and the fullness of the people and lives portrayed herein. Sep 24, 2011 isabel wilkerson talked about her book, the warmth of other suns.
This 45page guide for the warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 32 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Its title is borrowed from the celebrated black writer richard wright, who fled jim crow. The warmth of other suns is a big book in every sense, and it inspires many thoughts. Warmth of other suns readers guide sister district project. The warmth of other suns new york public library overdrive. A lakeview branch book club of the warmth of other suns. Warmth of other suns book club readers guide prepared by gaby goldstein, sdan director of research updated. The epic story of americas great migration 2010 is a historical study of the great migration by isabel wilkerson, which received the national book critics circle award among other accolades. In many ways the warmth of other suns seeks to tell a new storyabout the great migration of southern blacks to the northand to set the record straight about the true significance of that migration.
Talk about migration due to necessity in terms of ida mae, george and robert. Isabel wilkerson talked about her book the warmth of other suns. Goodman south book club the warmth of other suns by isabel. In the great tradition of crasstalk book club selections this was not exactly an uplifting book. Van alen book club returns on january 12 with a discussion of the warmth of other suns. The warmth of other suns, however, is more narrative than polemic. The epic story of americas great migration by isabel wilkerson. The seeds of the book were sown within wilkerson years ago, growing up with parents who had migrated from the south. The warmth of other suns is a beautifully written book that, once begun, is nearly impossible to put aside. Sep 09, 2010 the warmth of other suns, however, is more narrative than polemic. Through the breadth of its narrative, the beauty of the writing, the depth of its research, and the fullness of the people and lives portrayed herein, this.
The warmth of other suns discussion questions close menu. The warmth of other suns combines a sweeping historical perspective with vivid intimate portraits of three individuals. Each week on wednesday we will be posting questions on the drop the iword blog to help structure and deconstruct the reading, and encourage readers to join in the discussion on facebook. Welcome to the book club discussion of the warmth of other suns, by isabel wilkerson, brought to you by drop the iword and black alliance for just immigration. The warmth of other suns book club kit bellingham public. Information about the book, the warmth of other suns. Goodman south book club the warmth of other suns by. The epic story of americas great migration isabel wilkerson, 2010 random house 640 pp. Recommended by artist shamira wilson, in this epic, beautifully written masterwork, pulitzer prizewinning author isabel wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of american history. Apr 21, 2017 the warmth of other suns is a big book in every sense, and it inspires many thoughts. The warmth of other suns the author equates the great migration with other vast movements of refugees from war or famine, where people must go great distances to reach safety with the hope that life will be better wherever they land. Its oppression and degradation with the occasional they made it. The great migration began in 1915 and continued steadily until the 1970s when all the vestiges.
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