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I wouldve given the book 5 stars except for the fact that at times the writing is weak in certain sections. What is of particular interest is the little known contributions of the hornes to american society. Gail lumet buckley, author info, published books, bio. Thomas jeffersons life of promoting libertyunderpinned by slavery. I hungered for more details and analysis as i read this book by lena hornes daughter. Gail lumet buckleys family history provides a window into black liberation nashville scene. Her greatgrandparents were descendants of slaves who settled in new york.

Browse gail lumet buckleys bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. In the black calhouns writer gail lumet buckley tells the story of her family of welleducated africanamerican professionals against the tapestry. The best histories are about more than facts and events something that gail buckley intimately understands. The gail lumet buckley papers contain lena horne and family papers, writings and related material, photographs, and audiovisual material. The black calhouns, by gail lumet buckley the new york times. Her family history the hornes became an american masters documentary, and she narrated a documentary on black american families for pbs. Buckley traces the hornes roots from the postcivil war reconstruction era up to the present day, writing with great insight about a family with. That is the legacy of cora calhoun horne, lena horne and gail lumet buckley. 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. Some of the published credits of gail lumet buckley include american patriots. She is the daughter of holly wood s first black star, lena home, and she was married to the famous director, sidney lumet. Buckleys great grandfather, edwin home was a founder and also a leader of the united color democracy.

A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. From civil war to civil rights with one african american family, in which she examines american history through the lens of her. Gail lumet buckley is a journalist and the daughter of lena horne. 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. Spouse 2 sidney lumet 23 november 1963 1978 divorced 2 children kevin buckley. Gail lumet buckley, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. The black calhouns, by gail lumet buckley the new york. Gail lumet buckley audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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 does a good job of tracing her familys history. Gail lumet buckley is the author of two previous books. On her maternal side, she is african american, with extensive roots in postcolonial america. A chronicle of a black family through the ages with author. Through the prism of her distant familys story, buckley american patriots.

A detailed pursuit of the authors ancestors, from the south to the north. Gail lumet buckley tells the story of her dynamic family during the most crucial century in african american history. 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 left and her mother, lena horne, at an awards ceremony in 1987. The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm, winner of the robert f. An american family by gail lumet buckley goodreads. Gail lumet buckley american patriots is one of the great untold stories in american history. The hornes by gail lumet buckley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Still, it was interesting to read about the talented tenth, the middle and.

Gail lumet buckley talked about her book the black calhouns. In this edition, gail buckley talks about her book, american patriots. Gail lumet buckley books list of books by author gail. An american family, is an inspired history of buckleys mother, musical legend lena horne, and her family. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future.

An inspired, intimate history of musical legend lena horne and her family, written by lenas daughter, gail lumet buckley. 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 inspired, intimate history of musical legend lena ho. Abc teams with debra martin chase to adapt gail lumet. The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm, and the black calhouns. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Gail buckley is a famous author who published her first book the hornes. Part black history, part genealogy, and part memoir, the connecting tissue in the book is the story of the authors extraordinary family. Beginning with her greatgreatgrandfather, moses calhoun, a house slave who used the rare advantage of his education to become a. In the black calhouns, gail lumet buckley displays a particularly panoramic view of american society. The black calhouns audiobook by gail lumet buckley.

The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm, 2002, etc. On her paternal side, she is of polishjewish ancestry. Find gail buckleys speaking engagement fee, contact info, availability, and how to book. Gail lumet buckleys new book is a cross between history and memoir, examining the africanamerican experience through five generations in. 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. From civil war to civil rights with one african american family, and more on. Gail lumet buckley is the author of two books and a contributor to many periodicals. An american family applause books gail lumet buckley on. Gail lumet buckley is an author with five videos in the cspan video library. The story of blacks in the military from the revolution to desert storm young readers adaptation, american patriots. 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. Gail lumet buckley was born on december 21, 1937 in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, usa as gail horne jones. Gail lumet buckley was born gail horne jones on december 21, 1937, in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.

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. The africanamerican experience through one familys eyes. She has written for the more about gail lumet buckley. Her paternal grandfather was baruch lumet, who was a yiddish theatre actor. June 25, 1924 april 9, 2011 was an american director, producer, and screenwriter with over 50 films to his credit. From civil war to civil rights with one africanamerican family gail lumet buckley. It is a shame that they have been left out of the history books. Gail buckley wikibio, age, married, divorced, children. 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.

Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Find out all about gail buckleys married life, husband, children, relationship, kids, affairs, net worth, earnings, salary, career, age, facts, and wikibio. Gail lumet buckleys family history provides a window into. 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. 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. It covers an extensive period from civil war and reconstruction to the civil rights movement. She is the second daughter born to director sidney lumet and journalistwriter gail buckley gail buckley jones. Books by gail lumet buckley published by national geographic society. Gail buckley married, husband, children, net worth, facts.

This book highlights the accomplishments of african americans in the military, spanning the revolutionary war to the. Daughter of the legendary entertainer lena horne, she. Lena hornes story, as told by her daughter wbur news. Her father, louis jones, was a publisher and her mother, lena horne, was a famous singer and actress. For more local book coverage, please visit, an online publication of. See all books authored by gail lumet buckley, including american patriots. 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. I wouldve given the book 5 stars except for the fact that at.

Buckley s family was part of the old black middle class. The black calhouns by gail lumet buckley, 9780802124548, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gail lumet buckley is a published author of childrens books. Gail lumet buckley s the black calhouns isnt easy to pigeonhole.