How Long to Read Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community

How Long Does it Take to Read Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 17 minutes to read Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community by Gerald C. van Dusen

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

Description

In 1941, a real estate developer in northwest Detroit faced a dilemma. He needed federal financing for white clients purchasing lots in a new subdivision abutting a community of mostly African Americans. When the banks deemed the development too risky because of potential racial tension, the developer proposed a novel solution. He built a six-foot-tall, one-foot-thick concrete barrier extending from Eight Mile Road south for three city blocks--the infamous Birwood Wall. It changed life in West Eight Mile forever. Gathering personal interviews, family histories, land records and other archival sources, author Gerald Van Dusen tells the story of this isolated black enclave that persevered through all manner of racial barriers and transformed a symbol of discrimination into an expression of hope and perseverance.

How long is Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community?

Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community by Gerald C. van Dusen is 194 pages long, and a total of 49,276 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 29 minutes to read Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community aloud.

What Reading Level is Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community?

Detroit's Birwood Wall: Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community is suitable for students ages 10 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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