Grade 6-9–Gonzalez served for 37 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. During that time, he fought against segregation and discrimination. He was a voice for the poor and for new immigrants. Haugen does a masterful job of describing his childhood and the influences that shaped his future life in politics. The writing is energetic and lively, keeping readers engaged. Numerous quotes and excerpts appear throughout, and well-chosen illustrations enhance the text. A solid choice for biography collections.–Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
