The Warmth of Other Suns
The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
Isabel Wilkerson
This remarkable book delves into the little-known history of the mass migration of black citizens in search of a better life, who fled the South for northern and western cities from 1915 to 1970. Through the stories of three unforgettable individuals, author Isabel Wilkerson brings this epic journey to life, painting a vivid picture of how it changed America forever. With stunning historical detail and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns is a definitive account of a crucial period in American history.
Publish Date
2010-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
2010-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.46
ISBN
8580001042800
Categories
Recommendations
11
Recommendations
2019-12-28T00:00:00.000Z
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6oYKxAgCn72019-06-12T20:58:44.000Z
Some of my favorite reads right now! Wow!! 💥💥💥 All of these 📚 are powerful and magnificent reads. @Isabelwilkerson @mirajacob @ChimamandaReal I love these authors and I love reading so much!! Best gift in the world 🎁 🎁
Hit me with the books you’re loving right now! – source2020-10-13T20:30:01.000Z
#NatesReads is back and this month’s book is “The Warmth of Other Suns — The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration”. It’s one of the most comprehensive and fascinating books I’ve ever read. Thank you for this historical masterpiece @Isabelwilkerson – source2020-08-06T14:29:46.000Z
If you need a reading list this thread is golden. I ordered 10+ books already. First up for me wasn’t on the list (I don’t think?) but is “The Warmth of other Suns” by @Isabelwilkerson – source2019-08-01T14:43:53.000Z
I don’t trust people who haven’t read THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS. It’s one of the most important and excellent books written in the last century: – source2021-04-06T18:39:16.000Z
Of the 17 books I’ve read in 2021, Caste is by far the best. 5 stars from me!
Be prepared to be sickened, moved to tears, inspired.
Didn’t think she could top one of my lifetime favs, her book, Warmth of Other Suns.
Both are MUST READS.
Thank you @Isabelwilkerson – source2020-08-06T18:27:02.000Z
@Isabelwilkerson I shoved THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS into so many hands; actually joy-squeaked when I heard your @throughlineNPR episode intro. Off to get your book at @vromans! – source2021-12-17T14:35:35.000Z
Today, thanks to the wonderful folks at @FReadomFighters, I’ll be sharing books that are a gift in my life - the books that I’d save in a fire. I’m missing a few that I gave away, so these represent a partial highlight reel of my reading in the last 20 years. First up:
#FReadom – source2021-02-24T14:39:42.000Z
@kimakimberlin @jhnrbry It’s sooooooooo good. My favorite. On my top ten of books. Seriously. – source2021-02-16T03:59:41.000Z
Shonda Rhimes is taking on the the Great Migration for Netflix @qz An incredible book. Outstanding that #ShondaRhimes is making the movie! #TheWarmthOfOtherSuns #IsabelleWilkerson – source