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Walking with the wind

Walking with the wind

A Memoir of the Movement (Harvest Book)
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
526
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the extraordinary life of John Lewis, from his humble beginnings as an Alabama sharecropper's son to a respected United States Congressman. This memoir offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Civil Rights Movement, detailing the struggles, infighting, and triumphs of a pivotal era. Follow Lewis as he recounts his experiences, from the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins to the historic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on 'Bloody Sunday.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InspiringInformativeReflective
Coming of AgeSurvival

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Biography

Authors

J
John Lewis

Often called "one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced," John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls "The Beloved Community” in America. His dedication to the highest ethical standards and moral principles has won him the admiration of many of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the United States Congress. He has been called "the conscience of the U.S. Congress,” and Roll Call...

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the origin of the book's title?

    The title is derived from a childhood memory of the author holding down his family's sharecropper house during a severe storm by moving from corner to corner with his siblings. He uses this image as a metaphor for the collective effort required to maintain the integrity of a nation during times of social and political upheaval.

  • Has this book received any notable recognition?

    It is a highly decorated work that won the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, the Christopher Award, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and the Lillian Smith Book Award. It was also named the American Library Association's Nonfiction Book of the Year.