The Voice that Challenged a Nation

Title: The Voice that Challenged a Nation

Author: Russell Freedman

Summary: This is a true story of a young, African American woman who dreams of being a famous singer. She trains and shows her impressive talent to the world. In other parts of the world, she becomes renowned for her talent, but in America, she is hindered by the racial discrimination of her time.

Recommendation: Yes. This was a very interesting book about true events in history. It stirred up feelings of sadness by the experiences she went through, but also hope as she overcame them.

Hearts: 4