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by Ron Suskind (Author) "A hip-hop tune bursts forth from the six-foot-high amplifiers, prompting the shoulder-snug slopes of black teenagers to sway and pivot in their bleacher seats ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 373 pages
  • Publisher: Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Del; 1st Trade Pbk. Ed edition (1 May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0767901266
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767901260
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 826,804 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Follows a determined African American teenager from a violent school in Washington, D.C., to the bewildering world of the Ivy League.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredible Story, 27 Jul 1999
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This was easily one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. A well-written, inspirational story of a courageous, driven young man (and his mother) who refused to be held back by his circumstances. Would that all young people in his situation were as focused, brave and driven to succeed as Cedric. This book should be required reading for every student in junior high school. It moved me to tears no less than four times!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A courageous, compelling story, 22 Jul 1999
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I found Cedric Jennings an inspiration. The reward of A Hope in the Unseen is to follow someone through their struggles and finally see them make it. Cheers to Cedric and the author Ron Suskind!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Young African-American male struggles to achieve, 17 Jul 1999
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Cedric Jennings, a young African-American male, succeeds in overcoming the odds in his quest to escape ghetto life in Washington D.C. and attends an Ivy League university. This is a refreshing profile of an African-American who looks for success through academics rather than sports. Anyone who has ever felt out of place or inadequate can relate to Cedric's struggles as he tries to fit in the Ivy League world. I found it to be very enlightening.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for Albion College First Year students.
As a common reading experience facilitator I must lead a coterie of eight students in discussion of this book in one month. I am excited to discuss such an exciting text. Read more
Published on 21 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey of self-discovery
This is a wonderful book. It's a powerful look at a young man's journey to self-discovery, the obstacles that come with it and the courage to face the unknown and overcome it.
Published on 6 Jul 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading
This is an incredibly compelling story. Realizing all the obstacles Cedric had to overcome to graduate from Brown (I assume he graduated) throws the comparatively easy life of a... Read more
Published on 2 Jul 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging look into education in America
I really liked this book! I was sometimes turned off by the writing style (the characters invariably were put on high pedestals and seemed over-glorified). Read more
Published on 22 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping narrative about a real-life human being
When we meet Cedric Lavar Jennings, he has already overcome an incredible amount by excelling academically at his dismal highschool in D.C. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting story of the will to succeed
The is one the best books that I have read in years. Suskind was masterful in his capturing of a truly uplifting story of perserverance. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! Buy this book.
The book is very well writen. It is more captivating than much fiction I've read. It is touching without being sentimental. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars I was unsettled by both sides of the educational equation
I felt angry to read of the difficulties Jennings had living and going to school in inner city D.C. Why do people have to pull down those who have vision and ambition? Read more
Published on 10 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the book. It's really good.
Both sides of the affirmative action debate could profit by reading this book. Contrary to the picture painted by many proponents of affirmative action, Cedric Jennings was... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
A hopeful portrait about what can happen under adverse conditions, particularly when one has faith in God. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1998

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