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Across that bridge a vision for change and the future of America

"In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we confront questions of social inequality there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than Congressman John Lewis. In Across That Bridge, Co...

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Main Authors: Lewis, John, 1940-2020 (Author), Jones, Brenda D. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Hachette Books, 2017.
Edition:First trade paperback edition.
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Lewis, John, > 1940-2020 > Philosophy.
Conduct of life.
Legislators > United States > Biography.
African American legislators > Biography.
Civil rights workers > United States > Biography.
African American civil rights workers > Biography.
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Summary:"In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we confront questions of social inequality there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than Congressman John Lewis. In Across That Bridge, Congressman Lewis draws from his experience as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless guidance to anyone seeking to live virtuously and transform the world. His wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful ideas will inspire a new generation to usher in a freer, more peaceful society. The Civil Rights Movement gave rise to the protest culture we know today, and the experiences of leaders like Congressman Lewis have never been more relevant. Now featuring an updated introduction from the author addressing the current administration, Across that Bridge offers a strong and moral voice to guide our nation through an era of great uncertainty.
Item Description:First published in 2012 by Hyperion Books as Across that bridge : life lessons and a vision for change.
Physical Description:viii, 210 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm
ISBN:9780316510936
0316510939
Author Notes:Congressman John Lewis (1940-2020) was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and played a key role in the struggle to end segregation. Despite more than 40 arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the philosophy of nonviolence. He was the author of Walking With the Wind: A Memoir of a Movement, which was an autobiography of his activism, and was the recipient of numerous awards from national and international institutions including the Lincoln Medal, the John F. Kennedy "Profile in Courage" Lifetime Achievement Award (the only of its kind ever awarded), and the NAACP Spingarn Medal, among many others.




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