The Warmth of Other Suns
The Warmth of Other Suns
Isabel Wilkerson
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The Warmth of Other Suns

The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

Isabel Wilkerson
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Isabel Wilkerson
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In "The Warmth of Other Suns," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a monumental and profoundly moving narrative that weaves together the vast saga of the Great Migration, a pivotal yet often overlooked period in American history. Through the intimate portraits of three indomitable individuals—Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling, and Robert Foster—Wilkerson brings to life the deeply personal stories of nearly six million African Americans who, between 1915 and 1970, embarked on an arduous journey from the oppressive Jim Crow South to the uncertain promises of the North and West. Their collective exodus, driven by the desire for dignity and a better future, reshaped the social and cultural landscape of America. Wilkerson masterfully combines impeccable research with narrative elegance, capturing the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of these migrants. She not only charts their physical journeys across the vast American terrain but also maps the emotional landscapes they navigated, facing both external barriers and internal dilemmas. "The Warmth of Other Suns" is more than a historical document; it is a testament to the resilience and courage of those who, in seeking their own freedom, transformed the country. This magisterial work stands as a luminous chronicle of survival, a celebration of the unyielding human spirit, and a compelling argument for recognizing the profound impact of this internal migration on the fabric of American life.

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Released
2010
7 Sep
Length
622
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They did what human beings looking for freedom, throughout history, have often done. They left.
— Isabel Wilkerson, The Warmth of Other Suns

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