O'Brien, A. S. & O'Brien, P. E. (2009). After Gandhi: one hundred years of nonviolent resistance. Watertown: Charlesbridge.
Summary
This book traces some of the most notable nonviolent movements of the 20th century. Beginning with Gandhi, and tracing resistances all around the world, including South Africa, Australia, USA, Ireland, Kenya, this resource provides a global view of nonviolent resistance.
Evaluative comments
This book presents its facts in a variety of ways including narratives of a very specific event, more straightforward historical overviews, and profiles of individual key people. Though each instance of resistance is only touched on briefly, this resource provides interesting insight to the evolution of nonviolence. Its brevity works in its favour, as it will not lose its readers, but instead help introduce them to many nonviolent movements.
Suggested audience
Grades 9-12
Reader’s advisory notes
Appeal terms - impassioned, easy to understand, browsable
Booktalking hook
Read the introduction, which begins with a brief summary of Gandhi's nonviolent resistance and his influence around the world (pp. 1-4).
Reason for inclusion
An informative book on an interesting subject, written in an appealing style
Category
Nonfiction - Homework
