{"product_id":"across-that-bridge-john-lewis-9780316510936","title":"Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom celebrated Congressman John Lewis comes an eyewitness account of history from a key member of the Civil Rights Movement and confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we confront a startling rise in racism and hate speech and remain a culture scarred by social inequality, there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than the late Representative John Lewis. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the final book published before his passing, \u003ci\u003eAcross That Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Civil Rights Movement gave rise to the protest culture we know today, and the experiences of leaders like Congressman Lewis, a close confidant to Martin Luther King, Jr., have never been more relevant. Despite more than forty arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the discipline and philosophy of nonviolence. Now, in an era in which the protest culture he helped forge has resurfaced as a force for change, Lewis' insights have never been more relevant. In this heartfelt book, Lewis explores the contributions that each generation must make to achieve change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now featuring an updated introduction from the author addressing the Trump administration, \u003ci\u003eAcross that Bridge \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a strong and moral voice to guide our nation through an era of great uncertainty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work\/Biography.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0316510939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316510936\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Legacy Lit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.90h x 4.90w x 0.70d","brand":"John Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055208591615,"sku":"9780316510936","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e45daa65-2921-46a0-bd92-6f7d61cc37ec.jpg?v=1685034411","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/across-that-bridge-john-lewis-9780316510936","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}