An american family, is an inspired history of buckleys mother, musical legend lena horne, and her family. On her maternal side, she is african american, with extensive roots in postcolonial america. Gail lumet buckley, author info, published books, bio. Still, it was interesting to read about the talented tenth, the middle and. The gail lumet buckley papers contain lena horne and family papers, writings and related material, photographs, and audiovisual material. A detailed pursuit of the authors ancestors, from the south to the north. Buckley s family was part of the old black middle class. Gail lumet buckley s the black calhouns isnt easy to pigeonhole. That is the legacy of cora calhoun horne, lena horne and gail lumet buckley.
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Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Gail lumet buckley books list of books by author gail. Gail lumet buckley is a journalist and the daughter of lena horne. Historian gail lumet buckleys new book is a cross between history and memoir, examining the african american experience through the lives of a single family. Spouse 2 sidney lumet 23 november 1963 1978 divorced 2 children kevin buckley. An inspired, intimate history of musical legend lena horne and her family, written by lenas daughter, gail lumet buckley. Gail lumet buckley american patriots is one of the great untold stories in american history. Gail lumet buckley is a published author of childrens books. The author, gail lumet buckley, traces generations of her family, beginning with her greatgreat grandfather, moses calhoun to her mother, lena horne. Gail lumet buckley is the author of two previous books. An american family, which became a pbs american masters documentary, and the national bestseller american patriots. A chronicle of a black family through the ages with author.
She is the second daughter born to director sidney lumet and journalistwriter gail buckley gail buckley jones. Gail lumet buckleys new book is a cross between history and memoir, examining the africanamerican experience through five generations in. Gail lumet buckley left and her mother, lena horne, at an awards ceremony in 1987. An american family applause books gail lumet buckley on. I hungered for more details and analysis as i read this book by lena hornes daughter. The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm, and the black calhouns. Her greatgrandparents were descendants of slaves who settled in new york. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Beginning with her greatgreatgrandfather, moses calhoun, a house slave who used the rare advantage of his education to become a. Gail lumet buckley books, biography, contact information. Daughter of the legendary entertainer lena horne, she.
An inspired, intimate history of musical legend lena ho. Her paternal grandfather was baruch lumet, who was a yiddish theatre actor. She is the daughter of holly wood s first black star, lena home, and she was married to the famous director, sidney lumet. Buckley traces the hornes roots from the postcivil war reconstruction era up to the present day, writing with great insight about a family with. I wouldve given the book 5 stars except for the fact that at times the writing is weak in certain sections. The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm, 2002, etc. The black calhouns, by gail lumet buckley the new york. From civil war to civil rights with one african american family, and more on. The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm young readers adaptation by gail lumet buckley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Find gail buckleys speaking engagement fee, contact info, availability, and how to book. There have been books on individual black soldiers, but this is the first to tell the full story of the black american military experience, starting with the revolution and culminating with desert storm. Gail lumet buckley was born on december 21, 1937 in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, usa as gail horne jones. Gail lumet buckley audio books, best sellers, author bio.
In the black calhouns, gail lumet buckleydaughter of actress lena hornedelves deep into her family history, detailing the experiences of an extraordinary african american family from civil war to civil rights. Youll meet the men who fought in the decisive engagements of the revolution, the legendary buffalo soldiers, and the heroic black regiments of the civil war. She has written for the more about gail lumet buckley. Gail buckley married, husband, children, net worth, facts. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Beginning with her greatgreat grandfather moses calhoun, a house slave who used the rare advantage of his education to become a successful businessman in postwar. Her family history the hornes became an american masters documentary, and she narrated a documentary on black american families for pbs. It covers an extensive period from civil war and reconstruction to the civil rights movement. The hornes by gail lumet buckley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the black calhouns, gail lumet buckley daughter of actress lena horne delves deep into her family history, detailing the experiences of an extraordinary african american family from civil war to civil rights. The black calhouns by gail lumet buckley, 9780802124548, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From civil war to civil rights with one african american family, in which she examines american history through the lens of her. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
Gail lumet buckleys family history provides a window into. Her father, louis jones, was a publisher and her mother, lena horne, was a famous singer and actress. In the black calhouns, gail lumet buckley displays a particularly panoramic view of american society. The africanamerican experience through one familys eyes. Gail lumet buckley talked about her book the black calhouns. June 25, 1924 april 9, 2011 was an american director, producer, and screenwriter with over 50 films to his credit. A dramatic and moving tribute to the militarys unsung heroes, american patriots tells the story of the black servicemen and women who defended american ideals on.
Debra martin chase sparkle is set to produce the black calhouns, a miniseries for abc based on the book written by gail lumet buckley. Gail lumet buckleys family history provides a window into black liberation nashville scene. The black calhouns, by gail lumet buckley the new york times. Part black history, part genealogy, and part memoir, the connecting tissue in the book is the story of the authors extraordinary family. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future. More than a loving biography of a true show business legend, lumet buckley traces lenas, as well as her own, roots as the latest in a long family line of americas black elite. Gail lumet buckley is the author of two books and a contributor to many periodicals. Some of the published credits of gail lumet buckley include american patriots. Gail buckley wikibio, age, married, divorced, children. Gail lumet buckley was born gail horne jones on december 21, 1937, in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. On her paternal side, she is of polishjewish ancestry. What is of particular interest is the little known contributions of the hornes to american society.
Lena hornes story, as told by her daughter wbur news. Through the prism of her distant familys story, buckley american patriots. The best histories are about more than facts and events something that gail buckley intimately understands. A dramatic and moving tribute to the militarys unsung heroes, american patriots tells the story of the black servicemen and women who defended american. An article on the style page last friday about a book on lena hornes family by her daughter gail lumet buckley incorrectly quoted a reference to the singer marian anderson. For more local book coverage, please visit, an online publication of. Thomas jeffersons life of promoting libertyunderpinned by slavery. The black calhouns audiobook by gail lumet buckley. Books by gail lumet buckley published by national geographic society. Find out all about gail buckleys married life, husband, children, relationship, kids, affairs, net worth, earnings, salary, career, age, facts, and wikibio. In this edition, gail buckley talks about her book, american patriots.
An american family by gail lumet buckley goodreads. From civil war to civil rights with one africanamerican family gail lumet buckley. Gail buckley is a famous author who published her first book the hornes. Buckleys great grandfather, edwin home was a founder and also a leader of the united color democracy. This book highlights the accomplishments of african americans in the military, spanning the revolutionary war to the. That spirit permeates gail buckleys dramatic, deeply moving, and inspiring book. The black calhouns goodreads meet your next favorite book. Gail lumet buckley tells the story of her dynamic family during the most crucial century in african american history. I wouldve given the book 5 stars except for the fact that at. Gail lumet buckley author of the black calhouns goodreads. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. See all books authored by gail lumet buckley, including american patriots.
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