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My Larger Education

My Larger Education

Written by: Booker T. Washington
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This sequel to Booker T. Washingtons first autobiographical work, Up From Slavery, delves deeper into his life and the educational philosophies that shaped Tuskegee Institute. Washington reflects on the numerous questions he has received about his innovative educational methods, aiming to illustrate how a community striving to rise can transform challenges into opportunities. He shares poignant stories about his interactions with remarkable individuals across the North and South, recounts how he secured funding from generous white philanthropists, and discusses the impact of his studies of European educational practices. Each chapter reveals the lessons he learned from fellow African Americans and highlights the contrast between his patient, pragmatic approach to education and the more radical strategies advocated by some of his contemporaries. (Summary by Michele Fry)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Science Social Sciences World
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