Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals is a moving story that is hard to believe is an
auto-biography. The fact that Melba went through so many hardships is astonishing.
Melba is a strong and smart young girl that is an inspiration to all. Everyone will be
moved by how she dealt with the hardships of integration. Also showing the conflicts of
growing up, Pattillo Beals does a wonderful job of capturing what life was like back in 1950’s for
anyone that struggled with civil rights. This story will put you into Melba’s shoes, and you’ll be
inspired of how much she went though.
This story of the Little Rock Nine will put a smile on your face and tears in your eyes.
They all kept each other safe and