Elizabeth and Hazel
Elizabeth and Hazel
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
320
Biography • Nonfiction
Little Rock, Arkansas • 1950s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Elizabeth and Hazel, by David Margolick, explores the impact of an iconic 1957 photograph on the lives of Elizabeth Eckford, a Black student, and Hazel Bryan, a white student, taken during the desegregation crisis at Little Rock Central High School. The book details their subsequent attempts at reconciliation and the challenges they faced individually and together over the decades. Topics discussed include racial violence, harassment, and mental health struggles.
Inspirational
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
David Margolick’s Elizabeth and Hazel has received praise for its thorough research and compelling narrative that brings to life the historical events surrounding the integration of Little Rock Central High School. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and complexity of the protagonists. However, some criticize the book for perceived biases and lack of focus in parts. Overall, it offers a poignant exploration of race and reconciliation in America.
Who Should Read Elizabeth and Hazel?
Readers who are captivated by civil rights history, personal narratives, and the complexities of human relationships will enjoy Elizabeth and Hazel by David Margolick. Fans of The Help by Kathryn Stockett and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson will find this detailed examination of two lives intertwined by a famous photograph compelling.
1,813 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Biography • Nonfiction
Little Rock, Arkansas • 1950s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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