John Lewis Biography: A Life for Justice - Couverture souple

BROWN, SHANAE

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798313740690

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

John Lewis Biography: A Life for Justice is not a person, but a general term for biographies written about John Lewis – an American civil rights activist and politician. From his childhood days in Alabama to becoming one of the strongest voices in the United States Congress, Lewis always persevered in his ideals – defending human rights, democracy and equality. Growing up in a time of racial segregation, John Lewis soon recognized injustice and decided to stand up against it. He joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and became one of the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. He also led the march in Selma in 1965, where he was brutally attacked by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, an event known as Bloody Sunday. The images from that day shocked America and were instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This John Lewis book is not only about his historic victories but also about the personal challenges he faced. From his arrests during protests to his political battles in Congress, he always stood firm on his principles of peaceful struggle.

This is not just a John Lewis biography, but also a story of strength, perseverance, and relentless dedication to a society. This book is for anyone who wants to learn about a man who changed America with his heart and indomitable spirit.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798313740690
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 185
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