How Long to Read The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown by Louise S. Robbins

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

Description

In 1950 Ruth W. Brown, librarian at the Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Public Library, was summarily dismissed from her job after thirty years of exemplary service, ostensibly because she had circulated subversive materials. In truth, however, Brown was fired because she had become active in promoting racial equality and had helped form a group affiliated with the Congress of Racial Equality. Louise S. Robbins tells the story of the political, social, economic, and cultural threads that became interwoven in a particular time and place, creating a strong web of opposition. This combination of forces...

How long is The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown?

The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown by Louise S. Robbins is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown?

The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown 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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