The Glory Field

It was my mom that suggested I read this and boy oh boy I'm glad she did!Myers goes from generation to generation talking about this one black family--all the way from when they got off the slave ship in the south to living in New York in 1994. When I first picked up the giant book, I just knew it would be boring. But once I read the first chapter, I just knew it would be interesting.There area a lot of powerful things in this book and the language is strong (but not in a provocative way) so, I advise only mature readers to read this.

When I picked up the book, I groaned as, since it was a school assignment, it was probably uninteresting. Halfway through Lizzie's story, I couldn't put the book down. Now, in the last section, I wish it could go on. Starting with the escape of Lizzie, it only got better. A must read for ANYONE.

I am not, and never have been, much of a history buff. In fact, it was my least favorite subject throughout school. Therefore, I never expected to enjoy reading The Glory Field.... but I did! Incredibly, I have to say, it is by far one of THE BEST books I've ever read. I immediately found myself drawn into the lives of the characters; wondering which of them would make it, and which ones would not. I'd sit down to read "a few pages", and find myself still reading an hour later. Myers paints a vivid picture of the black slaves' life: their commitment to family, their never-ending belief in God, and their struggle for freedom...and survival. He takes the reader on the journey of a lifetime...from the trip over from Africa on the crowded slave ship, through the days of back-breaking labor in the fields, through the civil rights movement, to the glorious days of owning their own land. The reader finds himself unable to put the book down, connected to this family's journey, and struggling along with them for what's right. My advice: READ this book! Teachers, read it to your students. Moms & Dads, read it to your children. Read it for yourself. You'll be glad you did, and a little more grateful for what you have.

This book is truely a work of art. I enjoyed reading this book from the moment Muhammad came over, to the surprising ending. If you are going to buy any book about American Slavery and how the poor negores struggled to gain what they wanted, this should be the book!

This book (the Glory Field) shows the troubles of five African-American generations. It was eassy to understand and told an amazing story. I would recomened this book to everyone who is interested in their hisory, not only in African-American history but in the history of the U.S. itself. The book tell of the troubles of the country through a hundred years as well.