March: Book One: 1

As a history teacher currently teaching the Civil Rights Movement, this book is absolutely invaluable both for my own understanding and the students. It is 100% accessible and presents the struggles of the non-violent movement in a brilliantly clear and real way. By following Johns individual story it makes the CRM so real for the students. It also works to show the hard work that went into the movement and how much is owed to those people. I would very much recommend.

I love that John Lewis was inspired by a comic book based on Martin Luther King's quest for civil rights, and have no doubt that March will go on to galvanize future leaders making gains in social justice as well. This book truly is on par with Maus and Persepolis for historical accuracy, unflinching realism, and cultural ethos. Both my 12-yr olds agree with me.

A beautiful graphic novel - definitely worth reading all three

I use this to teach and the students love to learn using the graphic novel format.

Great comic book, highly recommended

A unique, timeless, way to tell the story of the Civil Rights Era from a personal perspective. The graphic art makes Mr Lewis’ story accessible to all, of every age group, but it still has the sane emotional clout as if he’d written it out in longhand. It’s a brilliant way to share his story. My one complaint is that some of the writing is illegible - possibly deliberately, but it is still annoying.

Thought I wouldn't like this book. Turned out I loved it.

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"March: Book One", the first book of a trilogy in the graphic novel format, is a tantalizing account of, “The United States Civil Rights Movement”, as seen through the eyes of United States Congressmen John Lewis. Written by Lewis and his co-writer Andrew Aydin, with illustrations by Nate Powell, this autobiographical memoir delivers to the reader an acute awareness of the unjust trials and tribulations forced upon Black Americans by White Americans during this not so distant era in American history. Currently, it is difficult to fathom what it was like to be a Black American living under the dark hateful and ominous cloud of segregation. Most young Americans of todays generation have little to no knowledge of this oppressive ideology and hierarchy of racial bias that was widely accepted as the norm. Even those Americans familiar with this period sometimes view these acts of injustice as memories that should be forgotten or no longer discussed. This is a faulty misconception in that a more thorough understanding of race relations in this country will never be fully attained unless we as a society actively confront this shameful time period in our history with compassion and respect. "March: Book One", can be used as a vehicle to bring about this understanding. This autobiographical memoir is an emotional visual rendering of historical significance that follows Lewis' life from his very humble farming beginnings, to his college years whereby he fought for basic human rights not given Blacks due to social segregation based on racial discrimination. It also follows his present day life as a U.S. Congressman while preparing for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. It provides the viewer a look into the pivotal role he played in abrogating the atrocities of segregation through measures of non-violent resistance, although he and many others were violently attacked by those intent on keeping things the same. These events are masterly interwoven to form a very enjoyable reading/viewing experience. Lewis and Aydin's astutely written text transports the reader back to these moments; arduously unjust moments that can only be accurately written by a person who actually lived through them. Powell's mesmerizing illustrations show Lewis and a number of heroic figures as they organized marches, protests, and student sit-ins at, “White Only”, restaurants that more often times than not led to their arrests. Powell also masterfully used varying shading techniques and brush strokes that brilliantly rendered a tension filled atmosphere befitting Lewis and Aydin's accompanying text. “March: Book One", by Lewis, Aydin, and Powell is an invaluable lesson for any society interested in achieving deep-rooted social change in the face of discrimination and segregation as based on racial biases. As a lover of American history and avid graphic novel/comic book reader with a small collection of over 3,000 titles, I found this graphic novel a joy to read and study. It is well written and beautifully illustrated. Also, the layout is easy to follow; granting those who have never read a graphic novel or comic book a perfect entry into this medium. I, as a result, emphatically suggest you purchase this award winning graphic novel as a means of learning of the sacrifices made by this legendary living icon (Congressman Lewis) as related to his fight to attain basic civil rights and equality stripped away from Blacks by the United States Government during "The American Civil Rights Movement". Let it be known, I do not view, “March: Book One”, as an attempt to demonize the United States Government or those individuals who participated in these now socially unacceptable acts of in humanity. I instead see it as a historical document of record that reveals the tremendous strides this country has consciously made the past sixty years or so to combat discrimination and segregation as based on racial biases. Although there is still more work to be done, it is clear that things have changed for the better. The fact that the events within the pages of this graphic novel occur less often, give me hope that we as American's will continue to repentantly grow in this area. This will in return ensure we do not repeat the sins of our past while attempting to usher into existence a United States of America indicative of the writings of our forefathers. My only gripe which is embarrassingly petty on my behalf has to do with the year long wait for the release of “Volume Two" of this trilogy. Most graphic novel/comic book collectors are severely impatient when it comes to obtaining the next issue of an ongoing series, a category I am admittedly a part of. I will be as I am extremely grateful to have been granted the opportunity of owning a copy of this most wonderful piece of literary genius. Respectfully, Jamusu.

It light of recent events in Charlottetown last week, someone mentioned to me this book. Not since Maus have I read something this moving. It's not often we get comics that are so revealing of historic events from the very people that were there. In this we see in pictures something it can be hard to image with words alone. It only saddens me that it seems that somethings are still the same.

March is a story that is both beautifully illustrated and told. John Lewis and his persistence for the application of non-violence is inspiring. Whether young or old, knowledgable of the civil-rights movement or not, this book is a must read. Heartbreaking, moving, and a testament to faith and justice.

Wonderful story that gives you an insight into the fight of young African American students against segregation. This can be read by children and adults of all ages and I think it's a worthy inclusion into everyone's read list. The book quality is great but if you don't want to spend 400rs for a small book you might want to give it a miss. If you are a graphic novel fan go right ahead and buy it.

Excelente novela gráfica sobre la lucha de los derechos de los afroamericanos.