Mahalia Jackson
Montrew Dunham
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Mahalia Jackson
Published
August 15, 2005
Publisher
Patria Press, Inc
Pages
115
ISBN-13
9781882859405
ISBN-10
1882859405
Description
“Haley” Jackson grew up in poverty on the levees of New Orleans, hunting alligators along the Mississippi River for food and gathering driftwood for fuel with her brother Peter. But every Sunday, when her father preached at the Baptist Church, young Mahalia sang proudly in the choir—the youngest member at age 5! Lively illustrations and engaging text pull young readers into the world in which Mahalia Jackson grew up. Whether constructing her doll’s braid from blades of grass, stuffing a cornhusk mattress, or adjusting to life in her Aunt Duke’s home after her mother died, young Mahalia displayed the persistence and courage that foreshadowed the civil rights champion and world-famous gospel singer she would become. Working as a maid and a laundress, she always found the time for her passion—singing her special brand of music known as gospel in churches. She met the challenge of being black in what was largely a white entertainment world, overcoming poverty and prejudice and pioneering the way for all aspiring African Americans who succeeded her. Singing for royalty, presidents, and working closely with her friend Martin Luther King, Haley never forgot her early days on the levee and she found special joy encouraging young African-Americans to follow their ambitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mahalia Jackson?
This edition of Mahalia Jackson has approximately 115 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mahalia Jackson?
For most readers, Mahalia Jackson typically takes between 2h 24m and 1h 36m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 28,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 28,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mahalia Jackson?
The estimated word count for Mahalia Jackson is approximately 28,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mahalia Jackson?
Mahalia Jackson was written by Montrew Dunham.
When was Mahalia Jackson published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 15, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.