First published 2021
Congressman John Lewis spent his final months battling cancer while compiling his last thoughts for future generations. The civil rights leader organized his reflections by topic, covering justice, courage, faith, mentorship, and forgiveness alongside his experiences with protests and the pandemic. Lewis had championed civil rights for decades and urged Americans to engage in "good trouble" throughout his career. Even as he faced death during one of America's most turbulent years, he maintained optimism about the country's future. His final advice addresses readers who need guidance, drawing from his lifetime of activism and political leadership. Lewis uses this collection to pass the torch to those who will continue his work. The book captures his perseverance and ability to find good in difficult circumstances, offering his accumulated wisdom to inspire continued progress toward justice.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, activism, inspirational, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, memoir
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
240 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing