Through Opening Doors

By Arabella Page Rodman and Arabella Page Rodman

Book Overview

Through Opening Doors is a memoir written by Arabella Page Rodman, chronicling her life's journey from her childhood in the 1920s to her later years as an educator and advocate for education reform. The book is divided into three parts, with each section focusing on a different stage of Rodman's life.In the first section, Rodman describes her upbringing in a wealthy family in New York City during the Roaring Twenties. She recounts her experiences attending prestigious schools and social events, as well as her struggles with mental health issues and her eventual decision to pursue a career in education.The second section of the book details Rodman's work as a teacher and administrator in the New York City public school system during the 1950s and 60s. She discusses her efforts to improve the quality of education for underprivileged students, as well as her involvement in the civil rights movement and her work with the NAACP.The final section of the book focuses on Rodman's retirement years, during which she continued to be an active advocate for education reform and social justice. She reflects on her life's accomplishments and shares her thoughts on the state of education in America today.Through Opening Doors provides a unique perspective on American history and social change, as seen through the eyes of a woman who lived through some of the country's most transformative decades. Rodman's memoir is a testament to the power of education and the importance of fighting for what you believe in.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162788259
• ISBN13: 9781162788258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"