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Synopsis In his autobiography, John Lewis looks back at his life and his role in the American civil rights movement. He describes his childhood in rural Alabama and his memories of the struggle: from the demonstrations in Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham to the Freedom Rides, the march on Washington, and the death of the movement's most charismatic leader. In 1986, John Lewis was elected to the U.S. Congress as a representative from Georgia. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998.
| Details | | Series: | Harvest Book Series |
| Size | | Length: | 526 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.5 in | | Weight: | 27.2 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "I took a drive not long ago, south of Atlanta, where I've made my home for the past three decades, down in Alabama to visit my mother and brothers and sisters."
Industry Reviews "A classic, invaluable blockbuster history of the civil-rights movement." Weigley
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