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I’m well over an hour into Jon Meacham’s book about John Lewis: “His Truth Is Marching On”.
It’s TERRIFIC! I am a big non-fiction fan, even though I often find them a bit dry. But this is so interesting!
I’m learning things I never knew about the baked-in racism of some areas of the South and how Lewis, even as a young man, made up his mind to make a difference. I’m also finding out interesting details about many other events including “sit-ins” and smaller demonstrations. It’s clear to me, even partly in, why Lewis is well—known for “get in trouble, GOOD trouble” quote. It’s was just part of him very early in his life.
It is filled with quotes, excellent descriptions of locations and situations and is an easy and entertaining—yet very factual—read. It also includes several photos that illustrate his descriptions.
Our daughter lives in Nashville, and she took us last year to the Parnassus Bookstore that carries many Meacham books since he’s on the Vandy faculty and is a local resident.
Now I’ll be able to tell her to gift me with ANY of Meacham’s books..I’m already a fan!
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