Let the Circle Be Unbroken

Story telling that takes the reader to a place in time that allows one to experience and feel the emotional struggles of life for blacks living in the south during a time when white people held supreme power based on their race and blacks were at their mercy. It highlights the humiliation, triumphs, fears, loses and hopes of the people and the strength of the community to persevere. An excellent source of historical fiction that reveals so much about race relations in America today and the racial divide that is still very much a part of American culture. A must read for middle-school age readers of all races.

Read a couple of these in my 6th grade English class! Wanted to buy the whole set so I can go back and refresh my memory and see what has happened since.

I have a high school age niece who is a reluctant reader. For Christmas last year I sent her a book or books every month. Librarian me chose from the Newbery Award books. I wanted her to learn about historical things she would never see in her social studies textbooks as well as various social issues that affect people. Let the Circle Be Unbroken is the sequel to Roll of Thunder, Here My Cry. The Logan triumphs in the end despite the prevailing treatment of black people during the Depression. Good discussions with my niece.

Mildred Taylor, through these books, and this one in particular, gave me, a white woman born two generations later, an understanding of what it was like to be black in the South in the 1930's. I think it was through this book that I began to understand that slavery didn't end as a result of the Civil War. It was renamed "sharecropping," and allowed to continue, probably to some degree until the Civil Rights movement.The story of TJ Avery was moving. TJ was framed for a murder committed by two white men, then tried in court before an all white Southern jury, people who seemed to presume that the value of black people was similar to the value of farm animals. They were equipment to be used and discarded. What justice was there for them in that environment?I learned to empathize while reading with their plight. Somehow, though, that wasn't difficult or a chore. I enjoyed the book and couldn't put it down. I would urge anyone who hasn't read them to read all three of the books in this series. They are worthwhile reading, indeed.

Great read and my 13 year old twins learned a great deal from real life situations.

Quality story, Immaculate writing.

Beautifully written, compelling narrative tackling difficult human rights' issues with sensitivity and pathos. Fantastic book for all ages.

This is a true depiction of life in the 1930’s for African Americans in Mississippi. What an excellent book from Mildred Taylor.

Let the Circle Be Unbroken continues the story of the Logan family and their many ordeals during the period of the Great Depression.In my eyes this book can definitely be viewed as a classic.The story gives the reader a look at an era of struggle, hard work and hope for the future.If you have read Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry then you will enjoy this book.

Another amazing look into history from Taylor. I really love this author. Writing from Cassie a young girls perspective of growing up in Mississippi in the 1930s she really captures the life and experiences of this young girl and her family. Though they go through hard times the book shows us that despite troubles their family and principles are really important to them. this brief glimpse into history is a beautiful yet sad depiction of how times were hard for coloured people in the past but also shows a vast contrast to how times have changed. Thouroughly recommend this book to everyone; to learn about our history and to appreciate a beautiful story by a great author. Anyone who likes To Kill a Mocking Bird will love this too!!! Great!!

BRILLIANT READ TRANSPORTS YOU BACK TO ANOTHER ERA

The first book, of Thunder is a shorter story, whereas this one is much longer and filled with many exciting story plots. I felt the book gets to the heart of the story and I could not put it down. Well worth the read... 2nd, 3rd and 4th time too.

Amazing book and cheaply priced compared to the shop!