Vernon Can Read!, Vernon Jordan Jr
Vernon Can Read!, Vernon Jordan Jr
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Vernon Can Read!
A Memoir

Author: Vernon Jordan Jr, Annette Gordon-Reed

Narrator: Vernon Jordan Jr

Unabridged: 14 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 05/04/2021


Synopsis

As a young college student in Atlanta, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. had a summer job driving a white banker around town. During the man’s post-luncheon siestas, Jordan passed the time reading books, a fact that astounded his boss. “Vernon can read!” the man exclaimed to his relatives. Nearly fifty years later, Vernon Jordan, now a senior executive at Lazard Freres, long-time civil rights leader, adviser and close friend to presidents and business leaders and one of the most charismatic figures in America, has written an unforgettable book about his life and times.                The story of Vernon Jordan’s life encompasses the sweeping struggles, changes, and dangers of African-American life in the civil rights revolution of the second half of the twentieth century.

Reviews

One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Well not really I listen to it, and Vernon Jordan himself read it aloud.......more

Goodreads review by Victor

To me, a quiet leader that we just don't hear enough about, maybe he likes it that way. Well said Vernon, excellent account of a great story.......more

Goodreads review by Isla

I bought this book over a decade ago because I was a poli sci wonk who wanted to go into government. I finally started reading it this week because I wanted to know more about the history of civil rights in the US. What I learned from it, though, was about leadership, drive, and perseverance. Writte......more

Goodreads review by Laura

I found this book in a little free library in my neighborhood, and it looked interesting, so I picked it up. I had never heard of Vernon Jordan before, but he led a fascinating life as a civil rights leader. I appreciated his perspective and story in this book and learned a lot! Sometimes a random b......more