Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
by Kathryn Lasky
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Author: Kathryn LaskyIllustrator: Nneka Bennett
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-01
ISBN: 0763618349
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Reviews of Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
Book Review: Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children
Summary: 5 Stars
Sarah Breedlove Walker, one of the wealthiest women in the United States and owner of the largest black-owned company during the early 1900s, started her life in extreme poverty. A child of former slaves who worked as sharecroppers in the South, Sarah spent long, grueling hours helping her family by carrying water, picking cotton, pushing a plow, and digging potatoes. Getting an education was hampered not only by the demands of farm life, but also by terrifying acts of violence committed by the Ku Klux Klan and witnessed firsthand by Sarah.
As a young adult, Sarah despaired at the toll that an inadequate diet and hard labor had taken on her hair, which was so brittle that she had started to go bald. Inspired by the air of confidence surrounding role models such as Margaret Washington, wife of Booker T., Sarah began working with natural ingredients to develop hair care products designed specifically for the needs of black women. Not only did she develop an innovative line of beauty products, she also created a highly successful company ' the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company ' and she became a leading philanthropist.
This carefully-researched book gets top marks for shining the spotlight on one of the most influential U.S. business leaders who made her riches despite the institutionalized discrimination she faced at the time against women and against blacks. The stunning illustrations work extremely well in adding to the emotional and historical context. Parents and teachers seeking to teach children about entrepreneurship will value this biographical work.
Summary of Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
A vision of dignity and freedom and a powerful role model for girls and women of all races"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived." ? SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)
"Lasky's engaging account moves smoothly through events in Walker's life. . . . The illustrations . . . are attractive and rich in historical detail." ? BOOKLIST (starred review)
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