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Title: Lift Off
Subtitle: From the Classroom to the Stars
Author: Donovan Livingston, Wes Moore - foreword
Narrator: Donovan Livingston
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-04-17
Publisher: Random House Audio
Genres: Self Development, Motivation & Inspiration
Publisher's Summary:
The Harvard University graduation speech that has inspired millions around the world: a groundbreaking rallying call about education, race, and the true nature of equality.
Donovan Livingston is dedicated to sparking the joy of learning in young minds, and when he took the podium to give the convocation address at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, he shared a powerful message of hope and hard truths. In emotionally charged spoken word, Donovan declares that education can only become an equalizer if we first acknowledge the inequality and racial divides holding back America's future.
Years ago, his seventh-grade teacher saw a rambunctious child, and instead of silencing him, encouraged his voice, telling him that our stories are ladders that enable us to touch the stars. Donovan now continues the work of helping every young person reach their celestial potential. He calls on us all to lift our voices on behalf of every child, as their brighter futures can light up our own.
Critic Reviews:
"Donovan Livingston gave a powerful speech at the Harvard Graduate School of Education's convocation. In a spoken-word poem, he shared his struggles in life and urged his fellow graduates to fight inequality and inspire students...Donovan's message hit home...[He is] part of a rising generation that's...standing up to some of the biggest challenges in the world today." (Hillary Clinton, from her Teen Vogue essay on "What's RIGHT with America")
"These are the words, and Donovan Livingston's voice and spirit are the music, but in any form, this rare graduation speech tells us that learning is full of bias yet can lead us to the stars." (Gloria Steinem)
"Donovan Livingston's Lift Off is our youth's gift to us. In this joyous young man's voice is the promise of tomorrow." (James McBride)
Members Reviews:
Donovan Livingston Is Stunning
I am pretty stunned by some of the less than complimentary remarks about Donovan Livingston's book, Lift Off. When the book is paired with having Donovan perform the remarkable piece live, both truly do live in the stars as people are genuinely inspired. And how often does that happen, that we have a vision of what "should be" in how we educate our youth. What is the worth of a book that inspires a vision and aspirations? $7? You bet. Laughable that anyone would question the cost. Arts North Carolina had Donovan as our keynote speaker for our major conference and Legislative action day, and I continue to order books in quantity to send to sponsors, speakers, volunteers, etc. Come on folks!!!!
Can't wait for Donovan Livingston's next work to come out- ...
Can't wait for Donovan Livingston's next work to come out- he is a tremendous speaker and even more so author!!
Five Stars
Fantastic while I could have gotten the speech for free only
Five Stars
Awesome and inspiring!
Book is a beautiful representation of his powerful speech
Book is a beautiful representation of his powerful speech. Glad to have a copy to better understand his words.