"Truth, it is said, has a way of overcoming injustice far better than violence." (Pavonetti).
This quote, taken from the article, truly encompasses what Cesar Chavez stood for. Cesar lived his life in a way that demanded truth and justice for everyone just as Harvesting Hope shows. Pavonetti's quote and review of Harvesting Hope truly shows the importance of this text and how influential Chavez was. As Pavonetti points out this book highlights how, "he organized a revolt of migrant farm workers and led a 300-mile protest march of ten thousand people to the California state capital, culminating in the signing of the first contract for farm workers in the United States" which truly shows how his life fits the quote stated above. Chavez demanded justice but demanded it without violence but rather by spreading the truth. Therefore, it is evident why Chavez should be considered a hero for his work. The last part of this article that I thought was powerful was when Pavonetti stated "Cesar Chavez embraced nonviolence and used his imagination to find ways to overcome powerlessness." Pavonetti shows through her review why Chavez should be commended for his work. He shows how through speaking truth, joining a community together, and being creative a group can fight powerlessness and demand justice.
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