Marian Wright Edelman: The Making of a Crusader

by Beatrice Siegal and Beatrice Siegel

Book Overview

Marian Wright Edelman is a powerful advocate for young people who has stirred the country's awareness of millions of impoverished American children. This generously illustrated biography--based on original research, interviews, and conversations with Ms. Edelman herself--demonstrates how one woman's belief in love and justice helped her change the course of history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0027826295
• ISBN13: 9780027826296
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Excellent Biography of a Prominent Woman

This book is a well-written biography of an outstanding woman. The author, Beatrice Siegel, documents the life of Marian Wright Edelman, her education and continuing work devoted to young people. As she pursued her education through college and Yale law School, Edelman participated in civil rights movements with Martin Luther King and became a strong advocate for poor and needy children. During her career Edelman was awarded many distinguided honors, and is presently the Director of the Children's Defense Fund. Ms. Siegel has recorded in a clear and fluent manner the life of an important woman, and the volume is enhanced by its many illustrations. Very interesting and absorbing reading.