Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored: Tie in Edition

by Clifton L. Taulbert

Book Overview

"A bittersweet story about love, community, and family--and the difference they made in the life of one young man."--The New York Times Book Review.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140244778
• ISBN13: 9780140244779
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Clifton L. Taulbert

Great book! Great man, I met him on a plane. Worth the read!

Great Read

It's an amazingly great read. I love how it shows the virtues of the African American culture through the eyes of child.

Hope for humanity

Clifton Taulbert gives me hope and inspiration as writer -- his words are so carefully crafted, his view of the world is sincere and filled with an uplifting vision. His vivid description leads me to believe that even in the midst of the chaos and destruction we now inhabit, humanity may yet find a path to a better world. He is a truly inspiring writer; this is a truly inspiring book!

EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It helped me to see what living with segregation was like. I recommend this book for the younger generation, so they can see how far we have come and how blessed they are. This books also shows that you can be successful no matter where you are from. I would like to thank the writer for taking me back in time.

The Best Book I have Ever Read

I like this book because it is a non-fiction book written by a good person who lead an eventful life. I have met Mr. Taulbert when he came to my school in 1996. he was a nice man then and he probably is a nice man now. I also liked THE LAST TRAIN NORTH; the sequel to When We Were Colored. I also liked the movie that was made from this book Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored.