The Butler - A Witness to History (Paperback)

This mesmerizing companion book to the award-winning film, The Butler traces the Civil Rights Movement and explores crucial moments of twentieth century American history through the eyes of Eugene Allen-a White House butler who served eight presidents over the course of thirty-four years. During the presidencies of Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan, Eugene Allen was a butler in the most famous of residences: the White House. An African American who came of age during the era of Jim Crow, Allen served tea and supervised buffets while also witnessing some of the most momentous decisions made during the second half of the twentieth century, including Lyndon B. Johnson's work during the Civil Rights Movement and Ronald Reagan getting tough on apartheid. But even as Allen witnessed the Civil Rights legislation develop, his family, friends, and neighbors were still contending with Jim Crow America. Timely, "poignant and powerful" (Kirkus Reviews) The Butler also explores Eugene Allen and his family's background along with the history of African Americans in Hollywood and also features a foreword by the film's director Lee Daniels.

General

Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2018
Authors:	Wil Haygood
Foreword by:	Lee Daniels
Dimensions:	191 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-1-5011-9560-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	1-5011-9560-3
Barcode:	9781501195600

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