Answering the Cry for Freedom

Author: Gretchen Woelfle, R. Interpretation of Gregory Christie. Culkins Creek, 2016. 240 pages. $ 18.95 / hard cover, $ 9.99 for / ebook. Recommended 9 to 12 years old

I wrote after July 4th, it reminds me of all the books I read in the American Revolutionary War. They are the story of a brave hero fighting for freedom. Most people are Caucasian (except Chris Pass Attack) and Male (Women are being driven to support the husband, brothers, father's role). They are patriotic stories of macho fighters and fearless politicians, I like it.

The answer to "cry for freedom" tells the story of 13 African-American men and women's slaves and freedom who lived in the revolutionary era. These are stories of brave warriors, but they are fighting for freedom, and my childhood books are rarely recognized (if any). The same character appeared, but the role was different. George Washington has appeared many times - primarily as a slave owner - and Martha Washington received unfair treatment as a woman when slavery ensued favorable slavery Ona Judge came. Thomas Jefferson used minor slaves and was portrayed as hardly admitting to her children born. Of the young white male heroes, only two foreigners, Marquis Lafayette and Tadeusz Kochichusko, are really good. In this book, British generals and governors play the role of heroes more frequently, they treat African Americans fairly.

Nonetheless, the answer "shout for freedom" is not to resent others in order to build others. It is a story of a defective man living in various times and places filled with passion and compassion. Publishers think that it was written for children between the ages of 9 and 12, but I like it. It provides the necessary balance for the story I read 50 or 60 years ago and introduces the new American hero. I think that it is wonderful to read and discuss for generations.

As a Quaker, I have shown another reaction to this book. Paul Cuffe (1 out of 13) is a loyal member of the religious community. Although he was described as a "deeply religious figure", the influence of his Quaker belief was simply discussed. Likewise, Quaker is also mentioned in the Jarena Lee chapter. In addition to these short references, the Quaker does not exist. We made our history an abolitionist, and we took the position of the company against slavery long before any other denomination. However, Quaker plays a small role in the depicted life.

Instead, almost all the chapters of the book reveal a deep and lasting attachment to the Methodist Church - even the chapter of Richard Allen who founded the First Methodist Church in Africa. In 1787, Allen protested worship and racially restricted mission by directing African-American members to evacuate from the St. George Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They turned away from Methodist churches, but they did not object to the Methodist church. Even after more than half a century, the White Methodist Church still did not take the position of the company against slavery. Their church divided the problem in the 1840 's. I have to ask: why did they not rely on their allies, friends?

I think that the answer is necessary for friends of today to answer. Quaker 's work is to release his body, but the people of Methodist are providing food for their soul.

I asked Josh Cohen why we need private life. His answer was a slogan and a warning. "Privacy" as it guarantees that we never know for others or ourselves, because it provides a sanctuary for imaginative freedom, curiosity and self-reflection. Potential, creative and meaningful life "

The answer to "cry for freedom" tells the story of 13 African-American men and women's slaves and freedom who lived in the revolutionary era. These are stories of brave warriors, but they are fighting for freedom, and my childhood books are rarely recognized (if any). The same character appeared, but the role was different. George Washington has appeared many times - primarily as a slave owner - and Martha Washington received unfair treatment as a woman when slavery ensued favorable slavery Ona Judge came. Thomas Jefferson used minor slaves and was portrayed as hardly admitting to her children born. Of the young white male heroes, only two foreigners, Marquis Lafayette and Tadeusz Kochichusko, are really good. In this book, British generals and governors play the role of heroes more frequently, they treat African Americans fairly.