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Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America

Peniel E. Joseph
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Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Peniel E. Joseph

Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1960s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Peniel E. Joseph's Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour examines the rise of the Black Power movement in America during the mid-20th century. The text explores the political and cultural transformation led by influential African American individuals and groups striving for racial justice and empowerment.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

761 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Peniel E. Joseph's Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour has garnered acclaim for its comprehensive and insightful account of the Black Power movement, praised for its depth and accessible prose. Critics appreciate its extensive research and balance but note occasional dense sections and a focus that sometimes narrows too closely on major figures, potentially sidelining broader grassroots contributions.

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Who Should Read Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America?

Readers with an interest in civil rights history and the Black Power movement will appreciate Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour by Peniel E. Joseph. Fans of works like The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley or Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch will find this book insightful and compelling.

4.3

761 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1960s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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