Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders

Should be in all classrooms for civil rights.

Very well written

I love seeing the photographs of these freedom fighters when they were young and as they are today. It is important that young people see history through the eyes of the ordinary (extraordinary!) people who fought for our rights in this country, not in uniform.

I purchased these books for gifts for young people in my family. I knew of the horrible treatment of theFreedom Riders; my cousin was one of them and is in the book. Not only that, I saw the awful things doneto them on the television. I purchased a copy of the book for myself when it first came out. This exposesanother part of USA shame and everyone should know about the suffering endured which resulted inlaws being passed.

The subject of an engaging exhibition and lavishly appended new book, Eric Etheridge's contemporary photographic portraits of this group of American heroes and heroines of many races and cultural backgrounds not only celebrates their world-changing courage, but traces their subsequent histories. Among the very many who remained active in political and social justice causes are included some famous civil servants like US Congressman Charlie Rangel (D, NY) to teachers, artists, lawyers, and at least one couple who fell in love during their Freedom Ride. - Shana Nys Dambrot on Flavorpill LA[...]

I love the book. I purchased two, one as a gift for my younger sister. I am a Baby Boomer,, this information was soinformative. I plan to purchase an additional book as a gift for my nephew who will be 24 nest month. He idoes not know the history of the Freedom fighters. Must read for every one who was born before and after that tera.

I recently purchased this, having read a review in either the Wall Street Journal or New York Times. It provides background information regarding the Freedom Riders within the civil rights movement and then offers photos of the individuals arrested and profiles of many of them: what they were doing then, why they joined the effort and what they've done since and are doing now.The book provides a human face to a movement -- something that is very effective here given that the participants spanned various parts of the country, different socioeconomic backgrounds, etc.The only issue I had with it, which is minor, is that the project is ongoing, which makes the book seem incomplete. That doesn't make me regret the purchase, however. Well worth the money and time.

This is the history of our country. Of my friends and later family members. Sometimes it seems as if it is a long ago matter, however, we must at all times remember that history may repeat..We must moniter, at all times, those things that may take our liberty and rights away, These people were the Heros of our generation. The book is wonderful for the content and the photos.