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Eugene Bullard: World's First Black Fighter Pilot Paperback – September 1, 2016

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A Booklist "Top 10 Multicultural Nonfiction for Youth" Selection

Finalist for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Southwest Region Crystal Kite Award

Winner of the 2016 Young Adult Silver Medal of the Military Writers Society of America

Pioneering black aviator Eugene Bullard, descended from slaves, became the world’s first black fighter pilot, though he was barred from serving the United States because of the color of his skin.

Growing up in Georgia, Bullard faced discrimination and the threat of lynching. He ran away from home at twelve and eventually made his way to France, where he joined the French Foreign Legion and later the Lafayette Flying Corps. He saw fierce combat during World War I and was wounded multiple times. He returned to the United States with a chest full of medals, but once again faced discrimination. Bullard was all but ignored in the United States, even as, at age sixty-four in 1959, he was made a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor.

Eugene Bullard’s is a remarkable story of accomplishment despite racial prejudice. Author Larry Greenly’s biography includes numerous historical photographs of Bullard throughout his travels.

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    10 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    160 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
  6. Publisher
    NewSouth Books
  7. Publication date
    September 1, 2016
  8. ISBN-10
    1588383261
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1588383266
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Bullard's story has been documented through meticulous primary research and scant secondhand sources in an eminently readable book by Larry Greenly for young adults, adults, and anyone looking for an adventure story that just happens to detail a forgotten pioneer of American history. ― Mountain Times

Larry Greenly's biography intrigued, enlightened, and saddened me. To live and fight for a country during a time of intense war, only to be treated less than human, yet remain true to your dreams of tolerance and love is truly a feat for only the bravest among us. Eugene's perseverance and drive should encourage us all to seek the good in everyone. Mr. Greenly reminds us of the true American hero who was Eugene Bullard, World's First Black Fighter Pilot. -- Military Writers Society of America

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Bullard's story has been documented through meticulous primary research and scant secondhand sources in an eminently readable book by Larry Greenly for young adults, adults, and anyone looking for an adventure story that just happens to detail a forgotten pioneer of American history.

Larry Greenly's biography intrigued, enlightened, and saddened me. To live and fight for a country during a time of intense war, only to be treated less than human, yet remain true to your dreams of tolerance and love is truly a feat for only the bravest among us. Eugene's perseverance and drive should encourage us all to seek the good in everyone. Mr. Greenly reminds us of the true American hero who was Eugene Bullard, World's First Black Fighter Pilot.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NewSouth Books; 1st edition (September 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588383261
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588383266
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
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Armed with degrees in physics/math, architecture, civil engineering and chiropractic, Larry Greenly has led a multi-faceted life as a teacher, engineer and doctor of chiropractic. His career as a freelance writer/editor of myriad non-fiction articles began over 25 years ago with a long-running medical column in professional journals. Along the way, Greenly garnered a number of writing awards, including the Parris Award and a National Federation of Press Women 2nd place national award for his literary page in a local magazine.

His new book, Eugene Bullard: World's First Black Fighter Pilot, was named a 2015 Booklist Top Ten Multicultural Nonfiction Book for Youth; is a current finalist in the SCBWI Southwest Region Crystal Kite Award; won a Gold Medal in the 2014 National Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, won Best Young Adult Book in the 2014 NM/AZ Book Awards, earned a starred review from the American Library Association (ALA) and earned a recommendation from Voices of Youth Advocates (VOYA). Greenly lives in New Mexico.

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Zina Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars This young man didn’t allow anything to suppress him from becoming who he wanted to be.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Very interesting. Grandson used it for a Black History project. Everyone was in awe.
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nathan jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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It was an easy, quick, very interesting read! It’s been a while since i read a book that grabs you from the beginning. If I could of read it in one sitting I would of!
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4.0 out of 5 stars EUGENE BULLARD - THE FIRST BLACK EAGLE & UNSUNG AMERICAN HERO
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015
This is a concise story about a most remarkable African American --- Eugene Bullard (1895-1961). who --- despite all the obstacles set against him at a time when overt discrimination against African Americans and other people of color was legally sanctioned and condoned in most social quarters in the U.S. --- managed to travel to Europe in 1911 in search of a better life. Three years later, with the outbreak of World War I, Bullard offered his services to the French Foreign Legion, where he fought for 2 years, distinguishing himself in battle and being seriously wounded. After he recovered, Bullard was able to transfer to the French Aéronautique Militaire, where he trained as a fighter pilot, winning his wings on May 5, 1917.

Bullard's time at the Front as a combat pilot would last but a few months. Despite his commendations for valor by the French government and his proven ability as a pilot, Bullard was rejected for service in the U.S. Army Air Service when he had applied for a transfer there. (The U.S. military had no interest in having African American combat pilots.)

The book goes on to outline Bullard's postwar life in Paris (where he ran a number of businesses), the intelligence work he performed for his adopted country shortly before the Second World War, and his later life back in America, where he was largely forgotten until shortly before his death when he was interviewed on a nationally popular TV show.

The greatest value of "Eugene Bullard" is its inspirational value. For here was a man who defied the odds many times, and won.
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Jane R. Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars A story that needed to be told and should be read by all...
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014
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Seeking the freedom and respect a black man born in 1895 was unable to obtain in his home state of Georgia and unencumbered by bigotry still so prevalent within his native United States, Eugene Bullard went on to become a hero during the First and Second World Wars while fighting for his adopted country France. What a truly fascinating story and an excellent read skillfully crafted by Bloomsburg, PA native and author Larry Greenly. You will rise out of the trenches and cross the barbwire into 'dead-man's land' as Eugene Bullard fights the Germans, as well as ride in the cockpit as he pilots the SPAD and Nieuport fighter biplanes of WWI during vicious dog fights with the red-painted German Fokker triplanes of the Richthofen Flying Circus. This is an absolute "must read" of a hero of the French Foreign Legion and the Lafayette Flying Corps who was posthumously commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force in 1994.

This review was written and submitted by my husband James Fisher for whom I purchased the book as a Christmas gift.
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SEW
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating story in black history.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
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Fast, easy read about a fascinating man who overcame race discrimination in the U S. By making his way to France. He learned to speak fluent French and earned his fighter pilot wings, Excellent story. We need more stories like this!
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Stogie 12 Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great archive photos
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
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Photos I had not seen great addition to the biography
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Bill Remington
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Hero!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
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I first learned of Eugene Bullard via Air and Space Museum, I believe.
Part of the Smithsonian Institution.
This book is a good narrative exploration of this man's life.
This man should be considered a Hero in every sense of the word.
Too bad America was too blind to see what the French saw clearly.

I recommend reading this book as a start to finding out more about this
unsung Hero!
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Marc Racine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about an incredible man!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017
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I have read many WW1 aviation books (I own over 200 myself) and this book made me shake my head in wonder. Eugene Bullard was an incredible man, in so many ways, his courage, compassion, selflessness and humble nature were beyond compare with almost any hero I have ever heard of. I had read some stuff about him, mostly short stories but this book showed me what he was really like and the scope of his "even Hollywood could not dream this up" life. Highly recommended.
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Valeriano A. Torres
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2016
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good story but kind of lacking in indepth details on exploits.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book which
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2015
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Bought it in the morning, finished it in the evening. I really enjoyed this book which, in my opinion; is a well written book about a fascinating man who warrants greater recognition. And I am a better man for reading it.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2016
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Fascinating story that needs to be taught in schools around the world.
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