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Marion C. (Peabody, MA)
My Life in Civil Rights
Mighty Justice recounts the life of lawyer Dovey Johnson Roundtree in her battle with Civil Rights. I cannot recommend this book enough as my outlook towards Civil Rights movement has matured. The writing style is exquisite because I found myself reading throughout the night to see if the Supreme Court found for Dovey Johnson Rountree or stayed caught up in the "separate but equal" falsehood that governed the country in the 1950s and 1960s. The writing makes you think and realize how newspapers exaggerate news. Yes, this compelling book will open your eyes to the lack of parenting styles that may be contributing to our troubles today.
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Joan V. (Miller Place, NY)
What an outstanding woman
I would rate this book a ten if I could. It's one of the best biographies I've ever read.
I had never heard of Dovey Johnson Roundtree before I read "Mighty Justice." What a life she had!! Once you start to read her biography you won't be able to put it down. It's very readable and very fast paced especially her descriptions of her courtroom sections.
Mrs. Roundtree was a descent of slaves and was born in Charlotte, NC during the height of the vicious Jim Crow era. She was influenced by her Grandmother who instilled in her that she was just as good as anyone else and also a strong work ethic that drove Dovey to success (excel) at everything she did.
She attended Spelman College on a scholarship and worked several jobs to pay her way. She went on to become one of the first black woman to enter the WAACs during WWII – only 30 women were accepted into the first WAACs and she rose to the rank of Captain.
She earned her law degree from Howard University where only a handful of women were in her class and later in life, she became a minister. She handled some high-profile cases which helped to defeat the Jim Crow laws and broke the barriers for women as well as blacks.
I highly recommend this book and think it would make for engaging discussions for book clubs. This remarkable woman deserves to be raised to a higher level of recognition than she holds now. Brava Mrs. Roundtree for standing up for freedom for all Americans; she has set a powerful example of what one person can accomplish. she is an inspiration for all women.
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Lois B. (Eden, VT)
Worth it!
I'm on page 175 of 304 of Mighty Justice: What I have read so far is very interesting and I couldn't imagine having as much courage and perseverance as this lady had. The only downside for me would be all the names being thrown around. Based on my age and where I grew up they don't really mean anything to me and I feel like I need to google all of them. It's starting to feel like a history book you "need" to read not want to read. I will definitely finish because it's a story we should all know; perhaps later when I can focus on it more.
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