A Mighty Long Way

My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School

By: Carlotta Walls Lanier

Narrated by: Peter Fernandez, Lizan Mitchell

In 1951, Carlotta Walls Lanier was one of the nine African-American students to integrate Little Rock High School, and the first to earn a diploma. Here she provides a firsthand account of her experiences - including the bombing that rocked her home, the constant threats she and her classmates faced, and the pressure and bullying her parents endured.

©2009 Carlotta Walls LaNier (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"A worthy contribution to the history of civil rights in America." ( Publishers Weekly)

gud stuf

Very good book. Eye opening. I enjoyed the in depth detail of the constant verbal and physical abuse that these kids faces that helps the reader understand and connect with them. very well done.

Audiobook Does not match the chapter

I am reading this book with my 8th-grade class. Students love the audio version because they don't have to read it aloud. However, it takes me 30 minutes to just try to locate the correct chapter. As the chapter as not correct with the bookmark label. For example, chapter 10 is actually chapter 7 being read. it is extremely frustrating.

A Mighty Long Way

Courageous story told exceptionally well. This book should be a must read in every High School Social Study or History Class in the USA. We must not forget.

Inspiring

I loved this book. It was eloquently written with a powerful message. The “Little Rock Nine” are heroes. Carlotta Walls Lanier is an amazing woman. Thanks for telling your story.

Outstanding

This book reopened my eyes to see where we were. It saddens me to know that we are still facing the same atrocities, but this book makes reminds me that we shall and will overcome. Thank you Carlotta Walls Lanier and the Little Rock Nine