Hey boy! Hey George! The Pullman Porter: A Pullman Porter's story

By Johnnie F. Kirvin

A powerful journey of a black man's dreams and dilemmas, fears and perseverance. Cerebral and racy, historical and reflective, "Hey boy Hey George " The Pullman Porter chronicles Kirvin's experience as a Pullman porter during WWII. Some viewed Pullman porters as prestigious breadwinners, while others viewed them as glorified servants, but what was it really like to deliver a standard of excellence while trying to survive and earn a living under Jim Crow segregation laws? Experience Kirvin's challenges firsthand, then decide for yourself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439262314
• ISBN13: 9781439262313
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"