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From One Of AmericaS Most Venerable Politicians, The First Eight Is An Extraordinary Work Of Living History: The Powerful, Untold Story Of The Pioneering Black Politicians From South Carolina Who Were Elected To Congress In The Aftermath Of The Civil War, And A Revealing Explanation Of Why It Took Nearly A Century Before The Ninth, James Clyburn, Was Elected.Today, South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn Is Renowned As A Democratic Kingmaker And Our NationS Most August Black Political Leader. But Behind Him Stand Eight Other Remarkable Men: The First Black Politicians To Go To Congress From His Home State, And Who Blazed A Path For His Own Ascent. Since His Own Arrival In Congress In The Early Nineties, Congressman Clyburn Has Been Guided By The Wisdom And Example Of These Men, And Also Instructed By Their StrugglesEspecially With The Demon Of American Racism. South CarolinaS First Eight Black Congressmen All Rose To Office Following The Civil War And Emancipation, But Then The Dark Veil Of Jim Crow Fell Across The South. It Would Take Nearly A Century Before The Ninth Black Representative, Clyburn Himself, Was Elected.In The First Eight, Congressman Clyburn Shares These MenS Stories, And Their Message Of Liberty, With The Nation They Served. Among Them Are Joseph Rainey, The First Black Politician To Be Elected To The U.S. House Of Representatives In Our NationS History, Who Was Born Enslaved In 1832; Robert Smalls, Iconic For His Heroism During The Civil War, When He Fled The Confederacy, Stole A Ship, And Fought For The Union Army; And Richard Cain, Who Ran A Widely Read Newspaper For Black South Carolinians And Is Associated With The Emanuel Ame Church, One Of The Oldest And Most Distinguished Black Churches In America, And Where NeoNazi Dylan Roof Killed Nine Black Congregants In A Mass Shooting In 2015. Through The Trials, Tribulations, Triumphs, And Challenges That All Nine Men Faced, Congressman Clyburn Reveals A Whole New Way Of Understanding The Period Between The Civil War And The Present.A Unique Blend Of History And Memoir, The First Eight Is Both A Monument To The Legacies Of These Eight Trailblazing Americans, And Also A ClearEyed Appraisal Of How Far WeVe Come, And How Far We Have Left To Go, In Our NationS Ongoing Struggle For True Democracy.
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I enjoyed 'The First Eight' but found it only scratched the surface of these Congressmen’s contributions. I expected more in-depth analysis. Still, it’s a good starting point for anyone wanting to learn about Black lawmakers.
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Marcus Johnson
A Fascinating Read for History Buffs
I picked up 'The First Eight' out of curiosity about Black history in Congress, and it did not disappoint! The stories are so well-researched and really shine a light on these pioneers. It’s a must-read for anyone wanting to understand our country’s past better.
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Sophia Martinez
Disappointed with the Coverage
I was really looking forward to 'The First Eight', but I felt some of the stories were too brief. I wanted more detail on their legislative impact. It’s worth a read, but I was expecting something deeper.
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Emily Thompson
Great Book but Arrived Late
I was excited to get 'The First Eight' but it took longer than expected to arrive, which was a bit frustrating. The book itself is great; it highlights important figures in history. Just wish it had come on time!
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Jamal Carter
Inspiring Stories of Trailblazers
What an inspiring book! 'The First Eight' dives deep into the lives and struggles of these incredible men. I bought it for my son to teach him about diversity in politics, and I think he’ll learn a lot from it.
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