Wild Geese
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ISBN10: 1161668551
ISBN13: 9781161668551
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161668551
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wild Geese is a novel written by Theodore H. Banks Jr. The story is set in the 1960s in the American South and follows the life of a young African American man named Johnny Johnson. Johnny is a talented football player who dreams of playing for a major college team, but his dreams are shattered when he is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit.The novel explores themes of racial injustice, poverty, and the struggle for self-identity in a society that is deeply divided along racial lines. Through Johnny's experiences, the author highlights the challenges faced by African Americans during the Civil Rights era.As Johnny navigates the complex social and political landscape of the South, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of racism and discrimination. He must also grapple with his own sense of self-worth and identity, as he struggles to find his place in a world that often seems hostile and unwelcoming.Despite the many obstacles he faces, Johnny remains determined to overcome the odds and achieve his dreams. Wild Geese is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a poignant and insightful look at the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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