Adam By Adam: The Autobiography of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

by Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Adam Clayton Powell III (Foreword)

An intimate portrait of one of the most influential, controversial, and complex Black politicians of our time details his childhood in early twentieth-century Harlem, his education at an all-white college, his years spent preaching the gospel, and his rise to political fame. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Genres: Nonfiction

260 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

American politician Adam Clayton Powell, Junior, a representative of United States from New York from 1945 to 1967 and from 1969 to 1971, outspokenly advocated civil rights.

This pastor represented Harlem, city of New York, in the House. People elected this powerful national politician, the first person from his state of African descent, to Congress.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Cl....

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adam Clayton Powell Jr.'s life is impressive but you knew that already. This autobiography mostly reads like a listing of career accomplishments, albeit really impressive ones. Outside of his father, there's very little in-depth detailing of his relationship with others, while other aspects of his life are insanely detailed (i.e. court cases against him). Either way, I'm glad I read this book and now have a greater appreciation for his work. I'll probably end up reading a biography just to get more details of his life.

[Rafael Suleiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great biography of the congressman from Harlem, NY.

[John Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanted more on Harlem, John Raymond Jones, less on his international career.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powell is an important civil rights leader, whose story resonates today with some effective "lessons learned" from his career (e.g., protest with a purpose or goal in mind).

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the things one man achieved and I never knew who he was until this year.

[Randall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can not believe I never heard of such a profound leader and politician while I was in school.