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Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells (Negro American Biographies and Autobiographies)
by Ida B. Wells (Editor: Alfreda M. Duster)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press (1991-07-23)
ISBN: 0226893448
EAN: 9780226893440
Dewy Decimal #: 323.40924
Paperback: 466 pages
SKU: 071006011
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: This copy is in better than good condition. I listed same as good because there are signs of water marks on some pages, and the copy is sort of wavey/slightly bent. Otherwise, No markings, highlights, underlining, tears. Tight text and spine. No Dust Jacket. Clean Soft Cover with light shelf/edge wear. A remarkable Autobiography of Ida B. Wells at an affordable price. (J 86)
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was one of the foremost crusaders against black oppression. This engaging memoir tells of her private life as mother of a growing family as well as her public activities as teacher, lecturer, and journalist in her fight against attitudes and laws oppressing blacks. "No student of black history should overlook Crusade for Justice."--William M. Tuttle, Jr., Journal of American History "Besides being the story of an incredibly courageous and outspoken black woman in the face of innumerable odds, the book is a valuable contribution to the social history of the United States and to the literature of the women's movement as well."--Elizabeth Kolmer, American Quarterly
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Customer Reviews
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Ida B. Wells
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-12-07
The autobiography of Ida B. Wells gives a firsthand experience into the life during the time of Gilded Age and the Progressive era. It is an eye opening story about the true injustices and the lynchings that get left out of many history books. Her fight for equality and justice extended overseas as well, in hopes to put pressure on American to change the way it was working. I found this book really enjoyable to read because of her ability to be humorous at some points as well as straight forward at others. I read this book for a History class and out of all the ones I read, this one was my favorite. Her life story and her commitment to change are inspiring.
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Ida B. Wells
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-11-30
Although Ida B. Wells is a long repetitive book, it offers a good incite on an African American Woman's perspective of the time period. The book offers a lot of knowledge about the different anti-lynching and anti- segregation movements that were being made around the world and around the United States, but mostly focusing in Chicago. The downside of the book is although written by Wells, you do not get a good sense of her personal life. It would have been great to learn what made her tick, and more about her family life. Overall the book is a bit hard to read and to get through, but the information that you get out of the book is very valuable.
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Ida had alot to say!
Rating (3)
Date: 2008-11-05
Ida B. Wells' Crusade for Justice is an in depth look into her life long social struggles and strivings. It is obvious that she was a writer because this book is lengthy and wordy, and well it might just feel like its take a "life long" to read it. The book held my interest because it was in her own words, but it was a hard read.
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VERY GOOD!
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-10-30
One of the best books assigned so far in a history class based on reading about and by important people over time. Hearing and reading from the views of Wells really helps to inform the reader/researcher on where Wells is coming from and how deeply she is involved in her efforts. A really really great read. Only downside might be it can be repetitive at times, but stick through it. It's worth it.
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IDA B. WELLS
Rating (3)
Date: 2008-10-29
This book was quite reduntant and hard to read. If you're looking on gaining knowledge on the general time period, if you just skim through it you'll be able to understand the basic gist of the clubs and organizations that were being created during Reconstruction in order to fight inequalities and most especially lynchings. My favorite part of the book was the chapter on her divided loyalties because she does bring into light her humanness and how hard it was to live as a woman with vision but also with a desire to have a family. This brings a lot of insight into how hard it must have been to stand up against oppression during these times.
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