Across that bridge : a vision for change and the future of America / John Lewis with Brenda Jones

Object Details

author

Lewis, John 1940 February 21-

Jones, Brenda

Subject

Lewis, John 1940 February 21- Philosophy

United States Congress House

First published in 2012 by Hyperion Books as Across that bridge : life lessons and a vision for change.

Contents

Faith -- Patience -- Study -- Truth -- Act -- Peace -- Love

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.

2017

Type

Biography

Physical description

viii, 210 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm

Place

United States

Smithsonian Libraries

Topic

Conduct of life

Legislators

African American legislators

Civil rights workers

African American civil rights workers

Record ID

siris_sil_1093968

Metadata Usage (text)

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