Milton Meltzer's biography explores the life of Dorothea Lange, an iconic photographer known for her powerful images from the Depression era. It chronicles her evolution as an artist while revealing the personal struggles she faced, including health issues and the challenges of balancing family obligations with her professional ambitions. The book offers a poignant look at Lange's impact on photography and the emotional depth behind her celebrated work.
Milton Meltzer Book order (chronological)
Milton Meltzer was a prolific author whose extensive body of work explored the fabric of American history and society. His writing was marked by a deep concern for social justice and an understanding of the human experience. Meltzer's approach to writing was meticulous and well-researched, providing readers with rich and insightful perspectives.
Tiempo de cerezas (El temps de les cireres, 1977), novela galardonada con el Premio Sant Jordi de 1976, es un retrato y una mirada crítica a un segmento social que se puede concretar en los hijos de la Primavera de Praga y el Mayo Francés.
Berichte von riskanten Aktionen einzelner Personen und Untergrundorganisationen in Europa zur Rettung von Juden vor der drohenden Vernichtung während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus.
Lincoln in His Own Words
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Revered by many as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln is also considered one of America's greatest writers and rhetoricians. His speeches and numerous writings are testament to his powers of communication, and they convey the highest ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality in simple yet eloquent language.Historian Milton Meltzer has compiled a moving collection of our sixteenth president's speeches, letters, and writings. Dramatically illustrated with Stephen Alcorn's powerful and expressive linocuts, this volume reveals the man behind the words and his unfailing dedication to the ideals upon which America was founded.
Six million—a number that is impossible to visualize. This represents the Jews killed in Europe between 1933 and 1945. How can we grasp such a staggering figure? While we are urged to remember the Holocaust, it is challenging to comprehend its enormity. Instead of focusing solely on statistics, we must consider the individuals affected. For families torn apart, witnessing the disappearance or slaughter of loved ones, the numbers were painfully tangible—one, two, three, often more. This work shares the stories of those people, drawn from letters, diaries, and the memories of survivors. Through their eyes, the horror becomes undeniable and unforgettable. Based on personal accounts and historical context, this poignant narrative captures the Jewish suffering in Nazi Germany before and during World War II. A respected historian addresses a subject often overlooked in mainstream texts, equipping young readers to confront the difficult questions the Holocaust poses for today. Acclaimed by various organizations, the book has received numerous honors, including recognition from the ALA, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Nonfiction, and the Jane Addams Award Nominee. It stands as a vital resource for understanding this dark chapter in history and its implications.