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Hammering for Freedom is a children's book about an enslaved man named William Lewis, who became a skilled blacksmith at a young age and was able to save enough coins to buy his freedom. Released in 2018, the book is written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and illustrated by John Holyfield.
 
Hammering for Freedom is a children's book about an enslaved man named William Lewis, who became a skilled blacksmith at a young age and was able to save enough coins to buy his freedom. Released in 2018, the book is written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and illustrated by John Holyfield.
  
==Plot==
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==Summary==
The book tells a true story of William “Bill” Lewis, a man born into slavery who wouldn’t rest until his whole family was free. Bill and his family were enslaved in Tennessee, where they worked long days in Col. Lewis’ fields. Bill was still a young boy when Col. Lewis decided to make him a blacksmith, and Bill became very good at it. Col. Lewis rented him out, a common practice, and started letting Bill keep some of the money. Bill saved his coins and decided to ask Col. Lewis to let him rent himself. Col. Lewis agreed, for a large yearly fee. Bill paid the fee and opened his own blacksmith shop, becoming the first African-American blacksmith in Chattanooga. He worked long days and saved his money, with a goal in mind. Over time, he bought his wife’s freedom, and then their son’s, and then, one by one, the rest of his family’s. The text skillfully includes details about laws governing the lives of enslaved people (Bill travels with a white escort; he buys his wife’s freedom first so that their future children will be born free) while keeping readers hooked through every step of Bill’s plan.<ref>Kirkus Review. [https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rita-lorraine-hubbard/hammering-for-freedom/ Hammering For Freedom]. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.</ref>
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This book is based on a true story of William “Bill” Lewis, a man born into slavery. He wouldn’t rest until his whole family was free. Bill and his family were enslaved in Tennessee, where they worked long days in Col. Lewis’ fields. He worked so hard that he became very good at it. Col.Lewis leased him out, a typical practice, and began allowing Bill to keep a portion of the cash. Bill saved his coins and chose to ask Col. Lewis to allow him to lease himself. Col. Lewis agreed, for a huge yearly charge. Bill paid the expense and opened his own blacksmith shop, turning into the first African-American blacksmith in Chattanooga.
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He worked long days and saved his money, with a goal to freed all of his family member.The content handily incorporates insights concerning laws overseeing the existences of oppressed individuals (Bill goes with a white escort; he purchases his better half's freedom first so their future kids wil be born free) while keeping readers hooked through each progression of Bill's plan.<ref>Kirkus Review. [https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rita-lorraine-hubbard/hammering-for-freedom/ Hammering For Freedom]. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.</ref>
  
 
==Impact==
 
==Impact==
The determination and tenacity of Bill Lewis is indescribable. In a society designed to hold him down, he managed to find a way forward to freedom. Hubbard makes sure that readers understand how unusual this arrangement was and how gifted Lewis was as a blacksmith. The text keeps the story of Lewis’ life focused and well paced. It is a very readable biography.  
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The assurance and diligence of Bill Lewis is unbelievable. In a general public intended to hold him down, he figured out how to discover a path forward to freedom. Hubbard ensures that readers see how unordinary this course of action was and how talented Lewis was as a blacksmith. The content keeps the tale of Lewis' life engaged and all well paced. It is a truly eadable biography.  
  
The illustrations are rich and luminous. The sharing of emotions and holding emotions back play visibly on the page, demonstrating how much had to be hidden and not disclosed in order to purchase freedom. It also shows in a very clear way how limited that freedom was.<ref>Tasha (2018). [https://wakingbraincells.com/2018/09/25/review-hammering-for-freedom-by-rita-lorraine-hubbard/ REVIEW: HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM BY RITA LORRAINE HUBBARD]. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.</ref> This is a beautiful book about breaking the chains of slavery; and, the endurance and perseverance of black families.<ref>Dalton, Angela (2019). [https://multiculturalism.rocks/2019/02/07/childrens-book-review-hammering-for-freedom-the-william-lewis-story/ Children’s Book Review: Hammering for Freedom: The William Lewis Story]. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.</ref>
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The delineations are rich and glowing. The sharing of feelings and keeping feelings down play obviously on the page, exhibiting what amount must be covered up and not revealed to purchase freedom. It likewise shows in an exceptionally clear manner how restricted that freedom was.<ref>Tasha (2018). [https://wakingbraincells.com/2018/09/25/review-hammering-for-freedom-by-rita-lorraine-hubbard/ REVIEW: HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM BY RITA LORRAINE HUBBARD]. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.</ref> This is a delightful book about breaking the chains of slavery; and, the perseverance and diligence of black families.<ref>Dalton, Angela (2019). [https://multiculturalism.rocks/2019/02/07/childrens-book-review-hammering-for-freedom-the-william-lewis-story/ Children’s Book Review: Hammering for Freedom: The William Lewis Story]. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 05:19, 8 March 2021

Hammering for Freedom book cover

Hammering for Freedom is a children's book about an enslaved man named William Lewis, who became a skilled blacksmith at a young age and was able to save enough coins to buy his freedom. Released in 2018, the book is written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and illustrated by John Holyfield.

Summary

This book is based on a true story of William “Bill” Lewis, a man born into slavery. He wouldn’t rest until his whole family was free. Bill and his family were enslaved in Tennessee, where they worked long days in Col. Lewis’ fields. He worked so hard that he became very good at it. Col.Lewis leased him out, a typical practice, and began allowing Bill to keep a portion of the cash. Bill saved his coins and chose to ask Col. Lewis to allow him to lease himself. Col. Lewis agreed, for a huge yearly charge. Bill paid the expense and opened his own blacksmith shop, turning into the first African-American blacksmith in Chattanooga.

He worked long days and saved his money, with a goal to freed all of his family member.The content handily incorporates insights concerning laws overseeing the existences of oppressed individuals (Bill goes with a white escort; he purchases his better half's freedom first so their future kids wil be born free) while keeping readers hooked through each progression of Bill's plan.[1]

Impact

The assurance and diligence of Bill Lewis is unbelievable. In a general public intended to hold him down, he figured out how to discover a path forward to freedom. Hubbard ensures that readers see how unordinary this course of action was and how talented Lewis was as a blacksmith. The content keeps the tale of Lewis' life engaged and all well paced. It is a truly eadable biography.

The delineations are rich and glowing. The sharing of feelings and keeping feelings down play obviously on the page, exhibiting what amount must be covered up and not revealed to purchase freedom. It likewise shows in an exceptionally clear manner how restricted that freedom was.[2] This is a delightful book about breaking the chains of slavery; and, the perseverance and diligence of black families.[3]

References

  1. Kirkus Review. Hammering For Freedom. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.
  2. Tasha (2018). REVIEW: HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM BY RITA LORRAINE HUBBARD. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.
  3. Dalton, Angela (2019). Children’s Book Review: Hammering for Freedom: The William Lewis Story. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.