How Long to Read Breaking Down Barriers

How Long Does it Take to Read Breaking Down Barriers?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read Breaking Down Barriers by David W. Levy

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

For nearly sixty years, the University of Oklahoma, in obedience to state law, denied admission to African Americans. Only in October 1948 did this racial barrier start to break down, when an elderly teacher named George McLaurin became the first African American to enroll at the university. McLaurin’s case, championed by the NAACP, drew national attention and culminated in a U.S. Supreme Court decision. In Breaking Down Barriers, distinguished historian David W. Levy chronicles the historically significant—and at times poignant—story of McLaurin’s two-year struggle to secure his rights....

How long is Breaking Down Barriers?

Breaking Down Barriers by David W. Levy is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Breaking Down Barriers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Breaking Down Barriers aloud.

What Reading Level is Breaking Down Barriers?

Breaking Down Barriers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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