Selected Writings and Speeches of Marcus Garvey (Dover Thrift Editions)

I have been fascinated with the life and works of old Marcus Garvey since I was a boy growing up in Kingston, Jamaica. My father was an avowed Garveyite. Taking pride in showing off his certificate of investment in the UNIA - The Black Star Line, as well as other mementos & regalia of having been associated with Marcus Garvey. So this book of his poems and speeches are a powerful recollection and endorsement of the power which Marcus Garvey meant within his very progressive association. His poetry are especially enlightening and inspiring, as they speak of his intelligence, as well as his conviction for the important/crucial work in which he is engaged. This book also reminds me that Garvey's ideas still has purpose in our contemporary life in 2017. I also recommend this book as a vital starter for any student or critic of Garvey's life, work & ideas.

I liked the speeches and knowing where they were written from. And I like Harvey’s style of writing, it’s very eloquent and inspirational. I’d recommend this book to any body who want to learn about Marcus Garvey and is hungry for persons who truly believe in the uplifting and empire of black people without any anterior motives.

Awesome

Apparently, Garvey ran into a political construct of imperial supremacy right here in American. They set him up and then took him down. The speeches are powerful, truthful and riveting. You can draw the parallels from then to now, and you won't see much differences. Every person that thinks they know something about the Black struggle in America must buy this book. The man was a genius and displayed real leadership characteristics for the progress of Black people.

I am sadden by the fact that we have allowed others to dictate someone's history. Before reading this book I envisioned an arrogant, self absorber, ignorant man. But this book makes very clear that Mr. Garvey was an INCREDIBLE man. There has been no one else like him since. He envisioned a country/continent for all people of African ancestory. He spoke for the 400,000,000 (at the time) blacks in the world. He hated no one, but really loved his race. He did not speak negatively about the other races, but spoke of them in a manner of reverence. I do not believe that his beliefs would make sense in today's world, but what would today's world be like if we followed his lead? This book has now opened a window in this history for me. Now I must read W.E.B Debois' book(s). I need to research the NAACP. The only things I did not like about the book was the fact that it was short and only covered a short period of time in his life. I highly recommend this book for those of you who are seeking the truth. It will truly surprise you.

This book took me on a learn-ed journey and I must say, it vexed me, it intrigued me, saddened me tremendously but I left the pages of this book feeling uplifted and also came away feeling sad that so many of my sisters and brothers who lived at that time did not appreciate what Marcus Garvey was trying to do for the greater good of our people. I recommend this book to everyone but especially to my brothers and sisters of the Black race.

Motivating, inspiring , uplifting, imaginative, serious, educating , soul searching , sad , relieving , eye opening, puzzling, questioning . Loved it . Left me thirsting for more.

This is the part of History that is being ignored. The writings and speeches of Marcus Garvey is good reading. This is the ugly part of how the blacks in America was divided. If we take a look back and picture a America where ALL blacks stook together on one accord for one purpose, it would not be hard to imagine where we would be now. This book takes my mind to that thought. Marcus Garvey was not a racist, he just loved his race. I loved his writing and what he was trying to accomplish!

A book that changed my life. If all African people can read it, as we should, we would improve our wretched condition overnight.

As a teacher and now entering the mental health professional I highly recommend this book to those of African descendant as it informs you of the greatness of Marcus Garvey. It helped me as i entered a racist arena to know the greatness i came from. Marcus Garvey had a beautiful mind, yet we do not study him in the western society. He was an example to all men. He respected black women and appreciated the intelligence and beauty of ALL complexions of black women. He promoted his race and his works can and is supported 'change' today. He did not hate other races, he simply LOVED his own race. A special man isolated in being ahead of his time. What an Intelligent, proud and defiant hero. Fearless and NOT corrupt at all. He wanted to see his race achieve post slavery. We did not begin at the bottom - Sir Marcus Garvey was taking us BACK to the top. A rare man. A movement is rising to educate the black minds and I am glad to be able to have found this book as it came at a key time for me. His work shall live on and is making a difference. His message is gaining momentum.....we salute you ...forever Sir Marcus Garvey.

Esse livro é uma compilação de poemas e discursos da fase que Garvey residiu nos Estados Unidos. E cobre praticamente todo o desenvolvimento da UNIA e de todo o conceito por trás da Black Star Liner. Existe realmente uma grande lacuna de conhecimento, quanto ao trabalho desenvolvido por Garvey no decorrer de todos os anos. Ficando em voga a perseguição policial e política quanto suas ideias. Garvey, numa época em que o segregacionismo racial era gritante, já era um dono de jornal e empresário. O choque cultural de uma sociedade branca, ver um negro bem sucedido, ainda ecoa até hoje. No livro, os poemas de Garvey abrem uma visão mais ampla do seu trabalho, e a transcrição de seu discurso - talvez, torne sua visão para o leitor mais racional e menos emocionada, quanto posicionamento e discursos de Garvey. O livro não se trata de uma biografia de Garvey - isso são pinceladas em seus discursos, mas se trata realmente de suas ideias e ideais. É um livro sincero, sem censura ou alterações nos poemas, artigos e discursos de Garvey. Extremamente bem escrito, dificilmente vai encontrar as gírias ou patois (se espera isso em algum momento), somente vai encontrar a postura concisa e extremamente aberta de Garvey. Leitura obrigatória para quem busca compreender as manifestações pan-afrianistas e a luta racial a partir do ponto de vista de um dos maiores revolucionários que tivemos em uma história recente.

aucune erreur liée au produit pas de problème quant à l'envoi du produit, c'est une pièces de collection pour les passionnés par le rastafarisme et de black power

I liked this book wished it was longer. Very happy to be learning about my black hero's the ones who died for our freedom! The ones who were not afraid that would risk death for the freedom of our people! My ancestors are strong! And I'm so happy that their blood runs through me I am capable of anything just like they were! Yes this book is 1 of many that is shedding light into the darkness of these white people lies