A fine account of the story of those who ran to freedom from the Founding to the Rending of the nation.

10 compromises out of 10.

A fantastic, moving memoir.

10 family photographs out of 10.

A beautiful memoir, poems that penetrate the heart.

10 bubble gum cigarettes out of 10.

4.5 stars.

Great stories, make great read alouds.

9 buses falling out of the sky out of 10.

An excellent review of the key players in the 1968 election.

9 votes out of 10.

Superb! The best and most interesting book on Lincoln to come out in a while. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

10 train cars out of 10.

Well written account of the events leading up to and including the election of ‘68. Of course it has a slant, what book about politics doesn’t? Well written account of a time of upheaval and change, the aftershocks of which we are still dealing with.

9.5 tear gas canisters out of 10.

If I could give this book an additional five stars to bring it to ten, I would.

Superb and a much needed reminder that I am not alone out there...