John Lewis Courage in action

Matt Doeden

Book - 2018

John Lewis is one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement. In 1986, Lewis won a seat in US Congress, which he continues to occupy. Follow Lewis's journey to Washington, DC, where he fights for equality.

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  • The deep south
  • A new perspective
  • Stepping into adulthood
  • Committing to the cause
  • Marching on
  • A new life
  • Entering public service
  • Conscious of the Congress
  • Challenging the White House
  • Important dates.
Review by Booklist Review

Doeden presents a straightforward look at the life of John Lewis and his inspiring involvement as a young man in the civil rights movement. Lewis grew up in the segregated South and was a child of sharecropping parents. A visit north changed his whole perspective of what America could be like for blacks in the South; he wanted to help create a world in the South wherein blacks could move around freely and not have to fear for their lives. This fast-paced read is filled with facts describing the overall view of Lewis' involvement in creating a better world not just for African Americans but for all communities that were affected by poverty and war. Bolstered by plentiful, dramatic photos, the book presents a time line and further reading for those who want to delve deeper into Lewis' philosophy or the civil rights movement. A motivating, passionate look at a man who is not afraid to live, protest, and fight for his belief in equal rights for all Americans.--Bratt, Jessica Anne Copyright 2018 Booklist

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