by John Lewis
First published 2016
John Lewis stands at the pinnacle of the civil rights movement as the final volume of his autobiographical trilogy unfolds. The young activist who helped organize the Freedom Rides and spoke at the March on Washington now faces the climactic struggles that will define a generation. Lewis navigates the dangerous currents of 1960s America, where every march, every sit-in, and every act of nonviolent resistance carries the weight of history. The movement fractures under pressure as violence escalates and political alliances shift. Lewis must hold fast to his principles of peaceful protest while confronting forces determined to crush the dream of equality. Co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell transform these pivotal moments into vivid scenes that capture both the public battles and private costs of social change. The story reaches toward the passage of landmark legislation, but the true victory lies in Lewis's unwavering commitment to justice and his belief that ordinary people can reshape their world.
Genres: african-american, biography-memoir, activism, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figures, social-justice
Period: 1960s
256 pages · Library Binding · Turtleback Books