Through My Eyes

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thanks Ruby you changed my life

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cool story love it and great pics!

Inspiring and inspirational

This book is one of the most powerful novels, a child or adult can read. It will move your heart and emotions. This story is about a brave African-American 6 year old, little girl, forced to deal with ignorant people in the 1950's. She began going to an integrated school, forcing to be protected by body guards, so that people would not harm her, because she was not white.
This book tells the truth of what the minority had to go through during this time period. It was tough, brutal, and full of hatred. I do not know how this little girl had some much courage, but at 6 years old if she can get through something so terrible, it sets a good example for the rest of us to look up at. This book will make you want to stand up for what you believe in and not let others get pushed around because they are different.

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The Brave Adventure of a Six Year Old: a must read.

In the Autobiography, Ruby Bridges allows the reader to look through her eyes at the time of racial hatred and rejection. Set in New Orleans during 1954, this story will bring the reader to a new and horrific understanding of life as a six year old during a time when schools were integrating into nonracial schools for both whites and blacks. Ruby Bridges faces much adversity. The situation is so hostile that she is escorted into school by not only her mother but the U.S. Federal Marshals. With a supportive mother and a reluctant father, Ruby pushed into the hands of William Frantz Public School. The little girl sees society through the eyes of the innocence that is childhood. Ruby faces her first year in integrated schooling alone. She is isolated not only mentally and emotionally but physically as well. But with the help of a willing and loving teacher who mentors her along the way, Ruby come out on top.

This story will touch your heart and open your eyes to the truth that was racial prejudice during this time period. Its emotional ride will be one that brings you to the edge of your seat. This nonfiction book is something that pushes parents and teachers to spend time with students in order to read it and understand the graphic nature of the setting. It is a must read while teaching segregation but will require guidance in order for students to understand some of the content.

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Through Her Eyes to Mine-MLW 3301

Through My Eyes written by Ruby Bridges is a heartfelt story of a young African American girl growing up in Southern North America in the 60's and 70's when segregation was still prominent. Ruby and her family moved from Mississippi to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1958 she was only four at the time. Her family lived in the all black part of New Orleans. She was in-rolled in the first grade in 1960 at William Frantz Public school, an all white school. Ruby was the first African American to be in-rolled in this school. Ruby tells the story of attending an all white school in the state of Louisiana and all the hardships it brought to her life. Only being the age of six she did not realize that she was making her marks in history. Reading the story of the young girl going through so much as a child while changing history made me ponder on my thoughts of; How did she do it? Did she ever want to give up? The inspiration from a little girl facing something so big in her life made me determined that I have not had to face anything remotely close to what she did in her life to mine. Knowing that I can control my surroundings and determine how I want my life to be or how happy I want to be. I was extremely moved by this book. When reading this book make sure you place yourself in her shoes and feel what she was feeling to really understand where she is coming from. This book is a great book to read to young children or students when teaching about segregation. The pictures show them what it was like for little Ruby, if they are not able to paint a mental picture. Especially from a child's point in view, what they were going through, is a good way to show them the emotion stage of this time period. She and many others of African American race helped in making our time in history less complicated and more peaceful.

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Through My Eyes is a wonderful nonfiction book for children. It is a heartfelt story about how schools became integrated in the 1960's. It was not an easy task and little Ruby Bridges was a brave little black girl. Ruby and her teacher found a friendship within each other that created a bond that could never be broken. They helped each other through the struggles of life. Protesters were mean to everyone involved in the process of integrating the Louisiana schools. Ruby Bridges faced these protesters every day along with a few other black children. This was a tragic time in history, but with the strong spirit of such young children history was and is changed forever.
This is such a great book that I truly love. So many people fought for the freedom and equality of black people. I think this book opens children's eyes to the fact that they can change the world. They realize that even at such a young age that they can have a huge impact on this world and our society. I would recommend this book for anyone especially young people that are struggling with believing in themselves.

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The autobiography "Through My Eyes" written by Ruby Bridges tells stories of struggles and destitution. As a child during the time of segregation, Bridges was forced to face the ridicule of white people. During the 1960's many African Americans including Ruby and her family faced difficulties that would unknowingly change history forever. At age six, Ruby began a new journey to an unfamiliar school and finds that she was not welcome. Marking the first year of integration, Bridges, escorted by four federal marshals, walked the steps of William Frantz, an all-white public school. Her first day of the first grade made for a long, interesting, and difficult first year of history.

This story of Ruby Bridges and the "Little Rock Nine" is inspiring and gives readers the courage and hope to overcome huge barriers and challenges. Ruby's story is illuminated through pictures, comments from family members and spectators, and newspaper articles written during her childhood. Each article written contributes to the apparent bravery of the first graders who put their lives at risk to stop segregation.

Through My Eyes review - By Carli Criswell

Through My Eyes is the story of a young black girl growing up in New Orleans during the 1960s named Ruby Bridges. Ruby was the first black girl enrolled in Louisiana's all white William Frantz Public school when she was just six years old. Ruby tells the story of how difficult it was to be the only black child in her school and to be at the topic of discussion for the whole nation. Even though she faced hard times she was determined to pave the way for future black students, and that's exactly what she did.

No matter the amount of hatred, disgust and racism that was at the forefront of her ever day life she persevered and overcame it all. This story is not only a pleasure to read and be a part of but the courage of young Ruby Bridges is incredible and inspiring.

Im seeing it with my eyes.

six-year-old Ruby Bridges, became one of the first African-American students to intergrade in an all-white school. Ruby tells her story in this autobiography, which is also an account of events during the civil rights struggles. She recalls on the way she saw integration at such a young age. Now as an adult she fills in the gaps on things that she ignored as a child. Throughout the book, photographs capture the events and struggles faced by many African Americans. It's like taking a trip through the past and seeing through our own eyes the events that mark the United States as a nation. The quotes from newspaper accounts of the time are a unique touch that relives the moments and strongly supports the events that swept up New Orleans during the 1960. Aside from being autobiography it serves as a historical document.

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa Written By: Veronica Chambers and Illustrated By: Julie Maren

I thought that this book was extremely educational and very interesting to read. There was a lot of really great information in it, but because of the illustrations, I think it would be very entertaining for children to read. Before examining the book, I had no idea who Celia Cruz was. The only reason I actually picked it out, was because of the cover and the illustrations inside. I was pleased to find out all that I did. Celia Cruz was a talented and determined singer who went far in her life despite the fact that not everyone believed in her (especially her father who thought she should have been a teacher). This is an inspiring story that can give hope to others, and teach people to follow their dreams.

Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges - Book Review by Bryan Hyde

This is the story of Ruby Bridges - a young black girl, who at the age of six, became the first black girl to integrate into William Frantz Public School in Louisiana. Despite encountering racial biases and prejudices Ruby was determined to make a difference for black students that followed. This narrative is told by Ruby Bridges and includes newspaper articles, photographs and quotes from this time in history.

It is impossible to read this book without being moved. To read about how this young girl endured enormous amounts of racism and hatred without fighting back is inspiring and encourages readers to stand up for what they believe is right. This would be an excellent book to keep in the classroom to promote diversity and acceptance.

A story that will inspire us all.

I've heard many stories about Ruby Bridges and I seen the Disney movie based on her story, but reading the events from the point-of-view of little Ruby Bridges herself was the best I've ever heard it. I loved how she told the reader what she, a 6-year old was thinking about various events that were taking place in her life. I began to look at the story from a little girl's perspective. I often stopped reading to think, "What would I have done?" or "How would I have felt?"

There were parts in the story that made me began to feel sorry for Ruby, but her words of determination and courage made me feel good about her movement. By the end of the book, I knew Ruby Bridges wanted the world to know she was a brave little girl that had no regrets for facing integration head on.

Through My Eyes is a story of inspiration. Anyone who reads this book will be inspired to face their greatest fears and accomplish what they may think is the impossible.

I love it

I love this book.Just by reading it made me think I might want to keep this book. She is a very brave person.

Informative, Helpful

I used this book for a school project-and got an A+! Ruby Bridges's book, Through My Eyes, is a story about the life of a black girl that you'll want to read over and over again!

Great Novel On The Tough Topic of Integration

I am a seventh grader who is studying the topic of itegration. As a class we read the memoir of Melba Patillo one of the Little Rock Nine integrating Central High School of Little Rock. In her book she includes violent scenes such as her being raped at age 12. The entire class found the book too grahic and was too hard to read large quantities at a time because of the content. We all thought it was a great book but it might be good for older students. I havn't read this book but it seems so similar to Melba's situation but probably less graphic because it is made for gardes 4-7 students. I was greatly disturbed by Warrior don't cry and will read this book in order to inform my teacher there are other books that are bettre for our grade.

BEST BOOK!

I totally love this book! It was amazing, touching. My library teacher had recommended it to me and I thought it was not going to be fun to read. BUT, I was wrong. I have recommended it to my friends they read it and also love it. I hope you also enjoy reading this wonderful book!

Wonderful! Touching and Informative!

Through My Eyes tells of Ms. Bridges'experiences as the only black girl sent to integrate the previously all white William Frantz School in New Orleans, Louisiana. In her own words, Ms. Bridges recalls her thoughts and feelings as she, a first grader completely unaware of the hatred swirling in the world around her, was escorted by U.S. Marshals to and from school every day. The book includes quotes from her parents, teacher, author John Steinbeck, and newspapers of the time. Piece by piece, we get a glimpse into the hatred and terror that a little black girl marched into every day for the sake of equality.

A unique and beautiful book

Ruby Bridges was the subject of a Norman Rockwell painting, and John Steinbeck wrote about her in TRAVELS WITH CHARLIE. In fact, he made a detour in his itinerary to watch Ruby Bridges as she marched to school, chaperoned by four federal marshalls. It's hard to believe that in 1960, integration was such a scary idea to Americans (well, I guess we're still working on it). Of course, Ruby Bridges, age 6, didn't know any of this. All she knew was that there were lots of people standing outside her school yelling ('Was it Mardis Gras?' she wondered.) And she was the only girl in her class, and maybe in the entire school. This isn't only the story of Ruby Bridges, but also the story of the many people who took risks to make integration possible in New Orleans in the 1960s. I loved the juxtaposition of Ruby Bridges' account with newspaper clippings, black and white photos and other first-hand sources. This book contains many beautiful anecdotes illustrating how hope and laughter can spring up in the most unexpected places. For example, when Ruby Bridges attended school those first couple of months, she was met by an angry jeering crowd, many of whom shouted: 'Two four six eight, we don't want to integrate. Eight six four two we don't want no chiggeroo.' Ruby had no idea what these words meant, but she thought they would make a good jump rope song. She went home and taught it to all the girls on her block and they skipped to it all year long! My eleven-year-old daughter also loved this book. Thank you, Ruby, for sharing your experiences.

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