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A Choice of WeaponsGordon Parks (1912 2006) the groundbreaking photographer, writer, composer, activist, and filmmaker was only sixteen in 1928 when he moved from Kansas to St. Paul, Minnesota, after his mother's death. There, homeless and hungry, he began his fight to survive, to educate himself, and to fulfill his potential dream. This compelling autobiography, first published in 1966, now back in print by popular demand and with a new foreword by Wing Young Huie,
Gordon Parks (1912-2006)--the groundbreaking photographer, writer, composer, activist, and filmmaker--was only sixteen in 1928 when he moved from Kansas to St. Paul, Minnesota, after his mother's death. There, homeless and hungry, he began his fight to survive, to educate himself, and to fulfill his potential dream. This compelling autobiography, first published in 1966, now back in print by popular demand and with a new foreword by Wing Young Huie, tells how Parks managed to escape the poverty and bigotry around him and to launch his distinguished career by choosing the weapons given him by "a mother who placed love, dignity, and hard work over hatred." Parks, the first African American to work at Life magazine and the first to write, direct, and score a Hollywood film, told an interviewer in 1999, "I saw that the camera could be a weapon against poverty, against racism, against all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at that point I had to have a camera." "A perceptive narrative of one man's struggle to realize the values (defined as democratic and
especially American) he has been taught to respect." --New York Times Book Review
"A lean, well-written memoir." --Time
Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was a groundbreaking photographer, writer, composer, activist, and film director. He may be best known for his photo essays for Life magazine and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft. Wing Young Huie is an acclaimed photographer and the author of several books including Frogtown and Looking for Asian America.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Published: 01/15/2010
ISBN: 9780873517690
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.74w x 0.82d
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★★★★★ 5
Great size.
Format: Leather Bound
We bought this for our son in college. He loves the size. He brings it to church and studies from it at school. Great Bible. He enjoys taking notes in it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Pages are a little thin but nice Bible.
Format: Leather Bound
This Bible is a great option for someone with good eyesight, as the print is on the smaller side. I personally prefer larger print, but the smaller text does make it more compact and convenient to carry. I got this for my daughter in college, and it’s perfect for her since she likes to take notes during sermons.
The leather cover is very nice and adds a quality feel. I do wish the pages were a bit thicker, as there is some show-through from writing on the other side—something to keep in mind for a journaling Bible. Overall, it’s a nice, basic option for jotting down notes and reflections.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for my expectations!
This is not the Bible that I read from during my daily quiet time, nor the Bible that I take to worship with me at church - but also not my originial intentions, which was to have a small compact (but complete) Bible to have with me at all times. It is small and lightweight, and easy to carry in my purse; available any time I need to reference it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Beautifully Made
Format: Leather Bound
This Bible is absolutely beautiful and feels very high quality. The natural brown leather has a classic, timeless look, and the flap with the strap closure is a really nice touch that makes it feel both elegant and practical. It keeps everything protected and gives it a unique design compared to standard Bibles. The journaling layout is one of my favorite parts. The margins are wide enough for notes, reflections, prayers, and study thoughts without making the pages feel too crowded. The paper is fairly thin, as expected with most Bibles, but I was pleasantly surprised that there was minimal bleed-through when using pens that aren’t overly heavy. It’s been great for both personal study and devotional time.
Overall, this is a gorgeous journaling Bible that feels thoughtfully made. It would make a wonderful personal Bible or a meaningful gift for someone who enjoys note-taking, Bible study, or journaling alongside Scripture.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Not quite premium, but a very nice Bible
Format: Leather Bound, Format: Leather Bound
I’m a Bible snob and I have a few issues with this Bible, but it’s currently listed at around $77 on sale and many of my Bibles are $150+ so I’ve still given it 5 stars as it is a nice Bible and very reasonable quality for the price. If it’s what you are looking for, I would not hesitate to recommend it.
My issues:
Page thickness and opacity. The pages (especially for a journaling Bible) could be a tad thicker and more opaque. That being said, certainly not the worst I’ve seen and they are passable. The paper does have a really nice softness, that’s almost cotton feeling (and less tissue paper feeling) - which I do like.
No line matching. Many premium quality Bibles will line match the text on the front and back of the page to limit the distraction of text that shows through the pages. This Bible is definitely not line matched.
The cover design is not overly practical for travel. The leather strap is meant to be tied in a knot. There is also a bump on the back where the pen holding elastic is installed inside the cover. Both of these feel like they will easily catch and cause uneven wear if you plan to carry it in a book bag with other flat things.
Things I like:
The pages feel nice. Having a real leather cover does feel nicer than a flimsy cover
It lays really nice. The text is small but the layout is compact and clean looking.
The limited footnotes are a mix of translation notes, contextual notes (like measurement conversions), and references. They are very brief and limited notes, but I like the hybrid of information.
The ESV translation, while not my favorite as it tends to be a little more evangelical, is a very solid translation and used by many churches.
Overall it’s a nice Bible and I could easily see it being a companion in someone’s faith journey for many years to come with a leather cover that will age beautifully and space to keep notes and thoughts along the way.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026