Across That Bridge, John Lewis
Across That Bridge, John Lewis
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Across That Bridge
A Vision for Change and the Future of America

Author: John Lewis

Narrator: Keith David

Unabridged: 5 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hyperion

Published: 04/02/2019


Synopsis

From celebrated Congressman John Lewis comes an eyewitness account of history from a key member of the Civil Rights Movement and confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.

In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we confront a startling rise in racism and hate speech and remain a culture scarred by social inequality, there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than the late Representative John Lewis.
 
In the final book published before his passing, Across That Bridge, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward 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, a close confidant to Martin Luther King, Jr., have never been more relevant. Despite more than forty arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the discipline and philosophy of nonviolence. Now, in an era in which the protest culture he helped forge has resurfaced as a force for change, Lewis' insights have never been more relevant. In this heartfelt book, Lewis explores the contributions that each generation must make to achieve change.
 
Now featuring an updated introduction from the author addressing the Trump administration, Across that Bridge offers a strong and moral voice to guide our nation through an era of great uncertainty.

Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work/Biography.

About John Lewis

Congressman John Lewis 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 is co-author of the first comics work ever to win the National Book Award, the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel memoir trilogy MARCH, written with Andrew Aydin and illustrated by Nate Powell. He is also the recipient of numerous awards from national and international institutions including the Lincoln Medal, the John F. Kennedy "Profile in Courage" Lifetime Achievement Award, and the NAACP Spingarn Medal, among many others. He lives in Atlanta, GA.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Molly on July 13, 2017

An inspiring read for anyone seeking to bring justice, peace and love to the world.......more

Goodreads review by Collin Shea on July 14, 2012

I loved this book (read it in one sitting) and as Douglas Brinkley says in his foreward “every young person should read this homily on civility”. I would take that a step further and say that every voting individual should read this book. This is a short book that packs a powerful punch regarding how......more

Goodreads review by Kelli on December 11, 2017

A beautiful book. After reading this, Civil Rights leader and Congressman John Lewis is one of my new heroes. I recommend this book to anyone who cares about truth, goodness and working for justice. So much wisdom, but a couple of my favorite quotes: "Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even......more

Goodreads review by LauraSue on October 14, 2017

This book was one of the most profound, intelligent, thought provoking works I have ever read. It challenged me to think of how I view the political & moral climate & how I choose to react. Every page is filled with lines that are quotable. John Lewis is an amazing human being, a true leader & has a......more