Paul Robeson

Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Paul Robesons death, a young adult version of his life, based on the biography USA Today called magnificent A history of a global luminary figure that serves as a reminder of the courageous freedom-fighting work in front of us." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Adapted from Martin Dubermans superb (New York Times) biography of Paul Robeson, and featuring an introduction by award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds, along with explanations of key terms and photographs from Robesons life, this is a thrilling addition to the young adult canon. Paul Robeson was destined for greatness. The son of an ex-slave who upon his college graduation ranked first in his class, Robeson was proclaimed the future leader of the colored race in America. Although a graduate of Columbia Law School, he abandoned his law career (and the racism he encountered there) and began a hugely successful career as an internationally celebrated actor and singer. Robesons triumphs on the stage earned him esteem among white and Black Americans across the country, although his daring and principled activism eventually made him an outcast from the entertainment industry, and his radical views made many consider him a public enemy. Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me is an introduction for readers in middle and high school to the inspiring and complicated life of one of Americas most fascinating figures, whose story of artistry, heroism, conviction, and conflict is newly relevant today.