Ella Baker: Freedom Bound is an insightful portrait of a valuable ambassador in the twentieth century’s struggle for African American equality. Author Joanna Grant captures the many aspects of Ella Baker’s astonishing life, from her upbringing and education, to the accomplishments and influence she had on blacks of the twentieth century. Ella Baker: Freedom Bound explores the identity of Ella Baker, who carried on the family tradition of rebellion and turned the struggles of her ancestors into lessons that encourage the reader to make efforts toward equality in aspects of your own life. Ella Baker played an instrumental role in the major events of the civil rights movement, working behind the scenes while portraying true strength and courage