The Long Haul: An Autobiography by Myles Horton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Long Haul by Myles Horton, Herbert Kohl, Judith Kohl In this autobiography, Myles Horton tells the story of the Highlander Folk School. A major catalyst for social change in the United States for almost 60 years, this school has touched the lives of many people, including Jane Addams, Reinhold Niebuhr, Martin Luther King Jr and Eleanor Roosevelt. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In his own direct, modest, plain-spoken style, Myles Horton tells the story of the Highlander Folk School. A major catalyst for social change in the United States for more than 70 years, this school has touched the lives of so many people, including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Pete Seeger. Filled with disarmingly honest insight and gentle humor, The Long Haul is an inspiring hymn to the possibility of social change. It is the story of Myles Horton, in his own words: the wise and moving recollections of a man of uncommon determination and vision. Author Biography Myles Horton was born in Savannah, Tennessee. He was active at the Highlander Center from its founding in 1932 until his death in 1990. Herbert and Judith Kohl have taught and written on the subjects of educational change and economic justice for more than 3 decades. Together they won the National Book Award for A View from the Oak. Review "Hortons story is an entire American Studies sequence in political courage."—The New York Times Long Description In his own direct, modest, plain-spoken style, Myles Horton tells the story of the Highlander Folk School. A major catalyst for social change in the United States for more than 70 years, this school has touched the lives of so many people, including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Pete Seeger. Filled with disarmingly honest insight and gentle humor, The Long Haul is an inspiring hymn to the possibility of social change. It is the story of Myles Horton, in his own words: the wise and moving recollections of a man of uncommon determination and vision. Review Quote "Hortons story is an entire American Studies sequence in political courage." --The New York Times Promotional "Headline" "Were I to choose Americas most influential and inspiring educator, it would be Myles Horton of Highlander." -- Studs Terkel Description for Reader Myles Horton was born in Savannah, Tennessee. He was active at the Highlander Center from its founding in 1932 until his death in 1990. Herbert and Judith Kohl have taught and written on the subjects of educational change and economic justice for more than 3 decades. Together they won the National Book Award for A View from the Oak. Details ISBN0807737003 Author Judith Kohl Short Title LONG HAUL Language English ISBN-10 0807737003 ISBN-13 9780807737002 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Residence US Birth 1905 Death 1990 Subtitle An Autobiography DOI 10.1604/9780807737002 Country of Publication United States Imprint Teachers College Press Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 1997-11-19 NZ Release Date 1997-11-19 US Release Date 1997-11-19 UK Release Date 1997-11-19 Pages 256 Publisher Teachers College Press Year 1997 Publication Date 1997-11-19 DEWEY 370.92 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9217968;

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