“I was born a slave, but I never let that define me.“
I love this quote because it captures Lynch's resilient spirit and determination to rise above the constraints imposed on him by society. It highlights the idea that one's circumstances do not have to dictate one's identity or future. Instead, Lynch's words inspire readers to recognize their own potential to overcome adversity and to strive for greatness, regardless of their background.
A memorable moment in The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch occurs when John, a young boy born into slavery, realizes the power of his own voice and the importance of political action. After gaining his freedom, he passionately advocates for civil rights and serves as a legislator during the Reconstruction era, fighting for the rights of African Americans.
so-soThis book tells the story of John Roy Lynch, an African American boy who rose from slavery to become a prominent politician during the Reconstruction era. His journey illustrates themes of resilience, courage, and the importance of civic engagement.
1. Definitely a podcast.
2. I checked out the tagged book in June and need to finish it in the next two weeks before it‘s due back at the library.
#two4tuesday
I really enjoyed Before We Were Yours and hoping this one strikes a similar chord.
Hoping everyone has an excellent long weekend here in the US, but also hoping we‘ll take the time to remember and honor the fallen. 🇺🇸
pickAn extremely rich, character driven novel which reminded me of how much I love Jules‘ writing. Chenneville is a story that evokes a place and moment in history so strongly, while still remaining a really personal story about its central character. This is definitely an instance where reading in print rather than listening to the audio would have enhanced my reading experience. The narration here was quite flat which didn‘t do the story service
