Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution Audiobook
Transformed America's Revolution: Freedom Season by Peniel E. Joseph is an unabridged audiobook about the pivotal events and changing civil rights struggle of 1963. It follows well-known figures including Martin Luther King Jr. alongside leaders such as Lorraine Hansberry and Gloria Richardson.
At a glance
- Centres on 1963, covering the March on Washington, racial violence, protest and political change.
- Includes perspectives of prominent figures and less celebrated civil rights leaders.
- Narrated by the author in an unabridged edition.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused account of one consequential year offers a clear historical scope.
- The author also narrates the audiobook, keeping the credited writer and voice aligned.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 14 hours and 8 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Peniel E. Joseph |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Peniel E. Joseph |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
What to know before buying
- The narrative includes racial terror, political violence and assassinations, which may be difficult subject matter for some listeners.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking narrative history of the US civil rights movement and the events of 1963.
- Those interested in a broad cast of civil rights figures, including lesser-known leaders.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a short audiobook or a general overview spanning the entire civil rights movement.
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The supplied rating information is favourable overall, with ratings shown in the four- and five-star categories. It provides no written feedback, so it cannot establish what listeners particularly liked or identify specific concerns. Consider the substantial running time and the book's focused treatment of a violent, consequential year when deciding whether it suits your listening interests.
Frequently asked questions
What is Freedom Season about?
It explores the upheavals of 1963 in the US civil rights struggle, including protest, racial violence and political change.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
Peniel E. Joseph is credited as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 14 hours and 8 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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