Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Hailed by historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. And the kids themselves agree: Hakim has piles of fan letters as testimony. Beginning in January, PBS, in association with Thirteen/WNET, General Electric and Kunhardt Productions, will present Freedom: A History of US, an innovative television mini-series based on Joy Hakim's award-winning books. Katie Couric will host the series, George and Laura Bush will introduce the first episode, and celebrated actors such as Paul Newman, Glenn Close, Robin Williams, Matthew Broderick, Angela Bassett, Jeremy Irons, John Lithgow, and Morgan Freeman will participate as narrators. The program will focus on the history of the United States through the inspiring story of our fight to uphold the ideal of freedom, beginning with the Declaration of Independence in 1776, culminating in the Civil Rights movement, and concluding with the challenges posed by the September 11th attacks. In 8 one-hour episodes appearing nationally on public television, the story of America will unfold through Joy Hakim's vision: her belief that freedom survives again and again, despite all the mistakes and tragic setbacks, and that in order to succeed in upholding this great ideal we must examine the past. The Freedom: A History of US companion book to the PBS series will capture both the visual energy of the programs and Hakim's rare gift for telling history through the lives of its makers. The book will follow the thread of the programs and also expand on them, providing a more complete picture of the people and events that shaped a defiant band of thirteen colonies into a great nation of 50 states. More than 400 illustrations, sidebars, and historical documents enhance this stunning look at American history for families to share, discuss, and treasure. Freedom: A History of US is an essential book for every household in America, and reminds us that great storytelling and a passion for freedom will always have a place at the table.
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坦白讲,这本书的开局有点慢热,需要读者有一定的耐心去适应其铺陈的节奏和信息密度。前三分之一可能都在构建世界观和介绍错综复杂的人物关系网,这对于追求即时满足感的读者来说,或许是个挑战。然而,一旦那些看似分散的线索开始交织,那种“啊哈!”的顿悟时刻便会接连出现,所有的铺垫都找到了其最终的落脚点,你会由衷地佩服作者布局之深远。此外,书中对次要角色的塑造也极其用心,即便是昙花一现的人物,也拥有令人难忘的生命力和独特的背景故事,这让整个故事的世界观显得无比丰满和可信。这绝不是那种可以轻松地在通勤路上读完的书,它更像是一项需要投入周末时光,泡上一壶好茶,沉浸其中,与作者进行一场智力和情感上的深度对话的体验。其回味无穷的魅力,在于它留给读者的思考空间,远大于故事本身所讲述的内容。
评分这本书的叙事手法简直是教科书级别的!作者对人物内心的刻画入木三分,每一个转折都像是精心设计的陷阱,让你在不知不觉中被吸入故事的漩涡。我尤其欣赏作者在描绘宏大历史背景时,如何巧妙地将其融入到角色日常的琐碎挣扎中,使得那些沉重的历史不再是冰冷的背景板,而是实实在在地影响着每一个鲜活生命的驱动力。开篇的几章,那种扑面而来的压抑感和无望感,让我几乎喘不过气来,但正是这种极致的真实,让后来的每一次微小的希望之光都显得如此珍贵和震撼。你能在字里行间感受到那种时代洪流下,个体命运的无力和抗争的艰辛。书中对环境的细致描摹,例如对光线、声音乃至气味的捕捉,都极大地增强了沉浸感,仿佛我正站在那个特定的场景中,亲身经历着那一切。读完合上书本时,那种久久不能平复的复杂情绪,是只有真正优秀的作品才能给予读者的体验,它不只是一个故事,更像是一场深刻的人生洗礼。
评分这部作品的结构设计堪称精妙,它并非线性叙事,而是采用了多线索、跨时空交织的手法,初读时可能会有些许费力去梳理那些看似跳跃的片段,但一旦你跟上了作者的节奏,就会发现这些碎片化的信息是如何如同星辰般最终汇聚成一幅宏大且逻辑严密的星图。我必须承认,中间部分的情节推进稍显缓慢,但这种“慢”绝非注水,而是在为后半段的高潮积蓄能量。作者对悬念的把控火候拿捏得恰到好处,总是在你以为一切尘埃落定之时,抛出一个新的谜团,让你欲罢不能。更令人称道的是,它对哲学思辨的探讨,那种对人性本质、自由的界限等宏大命题的深入挖掘,完全摆脱了说教式的枯燥,而是通过情节的张力自然而然地渗透出来,让你在享受故事的同时,也在进行着一场深刻的自我反思。这是一本需要你全身心投入,去“解码”而非仅仅是“阅读”的书。
评分我得说,作者的语言风格充满了古典的韵味和诗意的张力,但绝不矫揉造作。他的句子常常是那种富有节奏感和排比的气势,读起来简直像是在聆听一场精心编排的交响乐。尤其是在描述那些内心独白和情感爆发的段落时,那种遣词造句的精准度和美感,让人忍不住要停下来,反复咀嚼每一个词语的重量。与时下许多追求快节奏、短句子的作品不同,这部书提供了一种久违的、沉浸式的阅读享受,它要求你放慢呼吸,去品味语言的质感。尽管叙事宏大,但作者却能保持一种克制,情感的宣泄往往是内敛而有力的,没有滥用煽情的词汇,这使得真正的泪点和震撼点更具穿透力。总而言之,从文学性角度考量,这本书无疑达到了一个极高的水准,是值得反复研读的佳作。
评分这本书最让我感到震撼的是它对“代价”这一主题的探讨,探讨得如此彻底而残酷。它没有提供任何廉价的安慰或简单的正义伸张。书中每一个看似光荣的决定,背后都隐藏着巨大的、不可逆转的牺牲。作者笔下的人物,即便是最坚定的理想主义者,最终也必须直面自己选择所带来的沉重后果。我欣赏这种不回避复杂性的勇气,它将道德困境置于放大镜下,迫使读者去思考:在极端环境下,我们真正的底线在哪里?这种思辨的深度使得角色形象远超脸谱化,他们既伟大又充满致命的缺陷,真实得让人心痛。读完后,我感觉自己被“教育”的成分很少,更多的是被“折磨”和“洗礼”,因为它撕开了温情脉脉的面纱,直指生存的本质困境。这种直面惨淡人生的力量感,是很多虚构作品所缺乏的。
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