The Heir of Slaves; an Autobiography


Lu par James K. White

(4.8 étoiles; 15 critiques)

In the first of two autobiographies, Pickens describes his early life struggling to help his family free themselves from a system of tenant farming otherwise known as "debt slavery" or "share cropping" in South Carolina and Arkansas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He tells how once permitted to attend school, he excelled and eventually completed a degree at Yale. (Summary by James K. White)

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Forward and My Parentage 17:41 Lu par James K. White
To Arkansas 11:11 Lu par James K. White
Beginning School In Earnest 11:04 Lu par James K. White
A Skiff-Ferry School Boy 11:02 Lu par James K. White
The Stave Factory and the Sawmill Lumber Yard 13:25 Lu par James K. White
You Can Have Hope 14:15 Lu par James K. White
A Christian Missionary College 11:58 Lu par James K. White
Preparing For Yale In Ironwork 10:47 Lu par James K. White
Yale--The Henry James Ten Eyck Oratorical Contest 18:48 Lu par James K. White

Critiques

Simple Inspiration


(3.5 étoiles)

An excellent book for young people beginning their journey, as it depicts a degree of earnest drive and common sense that has largely been lost in modern society. Its anecdotes and overall course is interesting enough, but not remarkable from an entertainment standpoint. It tells of a life well-lived, and of how laboring in faith can overcome many an intimidating obstacle.

Interesting!


(5 étoiles)

Well read. Inspiring literature from the black community is needed, especially by young Black people.

a worthwhile read. enjoyed the history and its message.


(5 étoiles)