The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill: The Untold Story of Arthur Shores and His Family's Fight for Civil Rights
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0310336201 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill offers an insightful view of critical events and decisions that shaped the destiny of the United States and our global community. Helen Shores Lee and Barbara Shores make us aware of the enormous contribution made by their father, Attorney Arthur Shores. But this is more than an historical synopsis of the Civil Rights Movement. This narrative captures a great love story between Arthur and Theodora Shores. It weaves through the ins and outs of two outstanding parents raising two great daughters. It shines light on a difficult period in America's history and the role that one courageous person, part. The selfless hero Unlike the many other Civil Rights novels that have been written by mere onlookers, researchers or someone with a 3rd or The selfless hero Tulia, Atlanta, Georgia Unlike the many other Civil Rights novels that have been written by mere onlookers, researchers or someone with a 3rd or 4th hand me down tale, "The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill" is an unparalleled novel that not only serves as a didactic narrative with factual account but also an enthralling 1st hand account that engages the readers by incredibly evoking a vivid mental reenactment of the events. While the former section of the book educates and causes readers to understand how unwavering Arthur Shores was in his attempt to obliterate racial tension, the latter segment presents an intimate account of a steadfast father who was pa. th hand me down tale, "The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill" is an unparalleled novel that not only serves as a didactic narrative with factual account but also an enthralling 1st hand account that engages the readers by incredibly evoking a vivid mental reenactment of the events. While the former section of the book educates and causes readers to understand how unwavering Arthur Shores was in his attempt to obliterate racial tension, the latter segment presents an intimate account of a steadfast father who was pa. Arthur Shores, Birmingham's Hero Wendell F. Wentz No other man did the legal work in Birmingham to help citizens overcome to terrible practices of segregation during the 1940s and 1950s. He is to be praised and honored by all Americans for standing for justice and equality, and he helped others to live and enjoy the rights given them by the Constitution. This is a good biography of the man that laid his life on the line so others could enjoy the freedoms that Americans have. He believed it was one for all and all for one. He goes down in history and a real hero in Birmingham. The odds were great, but he had faith in the law of the land that finally overthrew Southern states' righ
Twice, in 1963, Klan members bombed their home, sending Theodora to the hospital with a brain concussion and killing Tasso, the family’s cocker spaniel. The family narrowly escaped a third bombing attempt on their home in the spring of 1965.The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill is an incredible story of a family’s unfair suffering, but also of the Shores’ overcoming. These are the firsthand accounts of sisters Helen and Barbara Shores growing up with their father, Arthur Shores, a prominent Civil Rights attorney, during the 60s in the Jim Crow south Birmingham districta frequent target of the Ku Klux Klan. This family’s sacrificial commitment, courage, determination, and triumph inspire us today through this story and the selfless service, work, an
Lee, Sr. Barbara has been employed with the Jefferson County Office of Senior Citizens Services for 26 years and is presently the Executive Director. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1968 with her Masters in Social Work. for fifty years. Judge Lee and her husband have two sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Barbara is a member of the First Congregational Christian Church; Birmingham, Alabama. Denise George is the author of 27 books. About the AuthorJudge Helen Shores Lee was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Arthur and Theodora Shores. They live in Birmingham, Alabama. . They are members of First Congregational Christian Church where she formerl
Barbara is a member of the First Congregational Christian Church; Birmingham, Alabama. Denise George is the author of 27 books. Timothy George, is founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. She is mother of adult twins. Judge Lee and her husband have two sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. They live in Birmingham, Alabama. . She is the co-founder and co-te