Hey boy! Hey George! The Pullman Porter: A Pullman Porter's story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781439262313)

A powerful journey of a black man's dreams and dilemmas, fears and perseverance. Cerebral and racy, historical and reflective, "Hey boy Hey George " The Pullman Porter chronicles Kirvin's experience as a Pullman porter during WWII. Some viewed Pullman porters as prestigious breadwinners, while others viewed them as glorified servants, but what was it really like to deliver a standard of excellence while trying to survive and earn a living under Jim Crow segregation laws? Experience Kirvin's challenges firsthand, then decide for yourself.

Author: Carla Simone Kirvin, Johnnie F. Kirvin
ISBN-10: 1439262314
ISBN-13: 9781439262313
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/12/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.50d