The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
The Warmth of Other Suns tells the story of the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West.
Summary
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson is an epic story of the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West between 1915 and 1970. It follows the lives of three individuals, Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling, and Robert Foster, as they make their way from the oppressive Jim Crow South to the promise of a better life in the North and West. Wilkerson's narrative is a powerful and heartbreaking account of the struggles and triumphs of the African American people during this period of history.
Interpretation
The Warmth of Other Suns is a powerful and heartbreaking account of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during the Great Migration. Wilkerson's narrative is a testament to the courage and resilience of the African American people in the face of adversity and oppression.
Who is this book for?
The Warmth of Other Suns is for anyone interested in learning about the history of the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West.
Keywords
History, African-American, Migration, Great Migration, Jim Crow