Heart and Soul

The Story of America and African Americans

By: Kadir Nelson

Narrated by: Debbie Allen

The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. Kadir Nelson's award-winning Heart and Soul is about the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It's a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs.

Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul—the winner of numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor, and the recipient of five starred reviews—is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator.

This inspiring book demonstrates that in striving for freedom and equal rights, African Americans help our country on the journey toward its promise of liberty and justice—the true heart and soul of our nation.

Inspirational

This story and the art that accompanies it is inspiring. I enjoyed this as much or more than my children. We have the physical book and the artwork is breathtaking but as a white parent of white children I felt it important to also have the audible version. I wanted my children to hear these stories of struggle and strength spoken by someone who has personal experience dealing with struggle and strength because of race.

Awesome

I had purchased this book about a year ago, I'm glad I got to finally finished it. I'd laughed and cried, and got mad nevertheless I know that is our country's violent history. Change is still coming we as a people will never stop fighting for our freedom.

uplifting history lesson of black Americans.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES.see book and listen. powerful!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Heart and Soul?

made me realize how little I know and nee.d to check on

What about Debbie Allen’s performance did you like?

Kadir used family experiences. to make it real. The reader was wonderful. You must see the book to be really touched.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Black experience told passionately and made real for all. Exceptional!

Any additional comments?

This audio and book experience should be a MUST for children and adults. The pictures are awesome. Get it, Enjoy!

The impactful way a families history was connected to the American story.

I did'nt feel bored at all! I would have liked a few more lines on Malcom X(Shabazz) but I appreciate the overall content.

Wonderful Book!!

We listened to this with our kids ages 9 and 7 and we all enjoyed it thoroughly!!