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David Kushner's Levittown

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The nonfiction novel Levittown; by David Kushner puts the reader in the families shoes of the Myers and the supporters of what it was like to be a resident who was black or supporting them in Levittown during the1950s. Kushner depicts the struggles and complications each family, and overcomes throughout the story of what is like to live in a predominately white neighborhood in the suburban areas of Levittown, Pennsylvania. Living in this area came at a cost as they were targeted from all over the community with specific tactics and horrific name calling. With the negative aspects also came positive ones as families gained trustworthy friendships with one another and established noble friendships with families such as the Wechsler’s. Bill Levitt, …show more content…

The Myers, with an expanding family that included Daisy, Bill, two boys, and a little baby girl were in search of a new home that would fit and be appropriate for their family. Along with buying a house the Myers wanted a house stationed in a well-rounded community. Kushner explains in the book about the Myers ‘They just wanted what everyone else wanted: a good home in a great community” (Kushner 49). 43 deep green lanes fit that of the criteria of the Myers. The Myer’s American dream is similar to those of Americans today. Many Americans across the U.S today just want what is best for their family, which includes great education and a superb community. Numerous Americans wish to accomplish the success the findings a house of their dreams just as the Myers had done in the primarily white Levittown …show more content…

Not only were they the first black family to move in, ultimately they broke the color barrier for Levitt’s communities across the nation, and became a hero to many across the U.S for facing the tough complications they had to endure. The fight to live in 43 deep green lane was more than fighting for residency; they were fighting for the future for the equality of African Americans. With the help from the Wechsler’s, the two families became an unstoppable force and their dedication has payed of till his

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