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Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation
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A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.
Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won’t soon forget, Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation to “good trouble” continues to inspire millions across our nation. In his last months on earth, even while battling cancer, he dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and advice—exclusively immortalized in these pages—as a message to the generations to come.
Organized by topic ranging from justice, courage, faith, mentorship, and forgiveness to the protests and the pandemic, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late Congressman’s thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future, even as he died in the midst of one of our country’s most challenging years to date. With this book, he performs that crucial passing of the baton, empowering us to live up to the legacy he has left us with his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering ability to see the good in life.
A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.
Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won’t soon forget, Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation to “good trouble” continues to inspire millions across our nation. In his last months on earth, even while battling cancer, he dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and advice—exclusively immortalized in these pages—as a message to the generations to come.
Organized by topic ranging from justice, courage, faith, mentorship, and forgiveness to the protests and the pandemic, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late Congressman’s thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future, even as he died in the midst of one of our country’s most challenging years to date. With this book, he performs that crucial passing of the baton, empowering us to live up to the legacy he has left us with his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering ability to see the good in life.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published July 13, 2021
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John Lewis
35 books887 followersJohn Robert Lewis was the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving since 1987 and was the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. He was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), playing a key role in the struggle to end segregation. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was one of the most liberal legislators.
Barack Obama honoured Lewis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and they marched hand in hand in Selma on the 50th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attack (March 7, 1965).
Barack Obama honoured Lewis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and they marched hand in hand in Selma on the 50th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attack (March 7, 1965).
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January 19, 2022
He liked art, books, sports, shopping at Nordstrom, the Atlanta Braves — We have a lot in common. And that’s one thing John Lewis highlights in Carry On, that many of us have more in common than we think.
Best known for his tireless activism, Congressman Lewis was a gift to Georgia, the country, and humanity. He consistently set an excellent example of doing the right thing, creating good trouble, and standing up for what you believe in.
Carry On: Reflections For a New Generation is a collection of several short snippets from Lewis on a variety of topics — Voting, learning, communication, mentors, the environment, leaving a legacy (excerpt below), and many more.
”I would like to be remembered as a boy from Troy, Alabama, who saw something, said something, and did something about it. I hope that those who learn my story are inspired to take action in their communities. To push, to pull, to fight for the rights of all people. It’s important to never lose hope and to realize that in the end, what matters was how you treated people, whether you were kind to them, and how you responded to the wrongs that you are your brothers and sisters faced. Every generation leaves behind a legacy. I am one of the last of mine. I am going to be passing the torch. These fierce young people protesting, marching, standing up, and sitting in are like I was.”
His perpetual confidence in future generations is inspiring, especially given all we have faced as a nation, even in just the last 5 years. Carry On provides a great dose of encouragement to confront the challenges of today and to lead by example.
Best known for his tireless activism, Congressman Lewis was a gift to Georgia, the country, and humanity. He consistently set an excellent example of doing the right thing, creating good trouble, and standing up for what you believe in.
Carry On: Reflections For a New Generation is a collection of several short snippets from Lewis on a variety of topics — Voting, learning, communication, mentors, the environment, leaving a legacy (excerpt below), and many more.
”I would like to be remembered as a boy from Troy, Alabama, who saw something, said something, and did something about it. I hope that those who learn my story are inspired to take action in their communities. To push, to pull, to fight for the rights of all people. It’s important to never lose hope and to realize that in the end, what matters was how you treated people, whether you were kind to them, and how you responded to the wrongs that you are your brothers and sisters faced. Every generation leaves behind a legacy. I am one of the last of mine. I am going to be passing the torch. These fierce young people protesting, marching, standing up, and sitting in are like I was.”
His perpetual confidence in future generations is inspiring, especially given all we have faced as a nation, even in just the last 5 years. Carry On provides a great dose of encouragement to confront the challenges of today and to lead by example.
September 3, 2022
If you want to know the definition of Integrity, read this book. If you want to know US history, or at least 20th and 21st century history, read this book. If you are interested in politics, in the state of the Union, in how government should work, read this book.
I was inspired by this book, and I lived some of the history from the 50s and 60s. It is a book of hope. A book showing that non-violence gets us further than confrontation and attack. I will be looking to buy this book, although I borrowed it from the library.
If I could give it 6 or 7 stars, I would.
I was inspired by this book, and I lived some of the history from the 50s and 60s. It is a book of hope. A book showing that non-violence gets us further than confrontation and attack. I will be looking to buy this book, although I borrowed it from the library.
If I could give it 6 or 7 stars, I would.
September 7, 2021
This was the last book that John Lewis wrote before he passed away in 2020. As the subtitle suggests, Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation is a book primarily for younger audiences but readers of any ages can read and enjoy it. I've been an admirer of Lewis for many years and still learned some new things about him while reading this book. The book is divided into short chapters on various topics such as: courage, mentorship, humanity, forgiveness, voting, legacy, etc. Lewis provides wisdom and reflection on these topics and more from his 80 years of his time on Earth as a civil rights activist and politician. He provides advice and counsel to the young activists of today and he sees his younger self in our modern day freedom fighters.
"Forgiveness is medicine for the mind, balm for the body, and healing for the heart."
"It's important to never lose hope and to realize that in the end, what matters was how you treated people, whether you were kind to them, and how you responded to the wrongs that you or your brothers or sisters faced." -John Lewis, Carry On
"Forgiveness is medicine for the mind, balm for the body, and healing for the heart."
"It's important to never lose hope and to realize that in the end, what matters was how you treated people, whether you were kind to them, and how you responded to the wrongs that you or your brothers or sisters faced." -John Lewis, Carry On
November 18, 2021
Congressman John Lewis dedicated a great deal of his last months on earth to leaving behind a message to future generations. The brief memories, advice, and musings collected here are organized by topics like courage and forgiveness. They’re all thoughtful and highly reflective and carry extra weight knowing that Lewis knew how limited his remaining time was. John Lewis was a brilliant man ahead of his time and his advice to get in to “good trouble” will remain a call to action for all future activists.
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November 17, 2021
This made me sob. What an extraordinary man. I miss him every day.
October 10, 2021
I loved these short essays by John Lewis. He and I would not have seen eye to eye on many social issues, but I can tell he was a lovely man. Here are some of my favorite quotes:
"Hope is a feeling so deep in your heart, in the recesses of your body, that you know good will triumph. It is a trust in the divine and the laws of the universe that things will work out as they should. It may be a long time coming, and you may not see it in your lifetime-or that of your children or grandchildren. You must do all that you can during your time here to make things better and then pass the torch to the next generation.
When you hope, you hold onto something so powerful it almost wills it to happen. Hope also puts your mind at ease because you're putting your faith in a higher power."
"The ability to forgive is one of the best qualities in a person. It can be difficult to forgive, to let go of your discontent, frustration, pride and anger. As Dr. King often said, "Hate is too big a burden to bear." You need not shoulder the hurt or pain. Where there is forgiveness, there is the presence of a higher power.
When you forgive, you give yourself peace. You deserve this peace. By forgiving, you free yourself from negative thoughts and from spiraling downward. This is when you can start the healing process and move toward reconciliation. An apology may never come. But it may. And when it does. Forgive."
"Hope is a feeling so deep in your heart, in the recesses of your body, that you know good will triumph. It is a trust in the divine and the laws of the universe that things will work out as they should. It may be a long time coming, and you may not see it in your lifetime-or that of your children or grandchildren. You must do all that you can during your time here to make things better and then pass the torch to the next generation.
When you hope, you hold onto something so powerful it almost wills it to happen. Hope also puts your mind at ease because you're putting your faith in a higher power."
"The ability to forgive is one of the best qualities in a person. It can be difficult to forgive, to let go of your discontent, frustration, pride and anger. As Dr. King often said, "Hate is too big a burden to bear." You need not shoulder the hurt or pain. Where there is forgiveness, there is the presence of a higher power.
When you forgive, you give yourself peace. You deserve this peace. By forgiving, you free yourself from negative thoughts and from spiraling downward. This is when you can start the healing process and move toward reconciliation. An apology may never come. But it may. And when it does. Forgive."
February 29, 2024
REVIEW
I bought this book a few years back, and am glad I finally got around to reading it. It was the perfect addition to my BHM reading. 🥰
Carry On
John Lewis
(with Kabir Sehgal and Andrew Young)
📖 A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.
💭 John Lewis was a wise, humble, compassionate man with integrity in spades. Carry On is his final gift to the world, written shortly before his 2020 death. It's a combination of reflections and advice on a wide range of topics, from activism to faith, courage to forgiveness, and just life in general. I'd dare anyone to read this and not be deeply moved, inspired, and motivated by its remarkable author. Loved!
🎧 I listened along with the audiobook which is SO outstanding, it won an Audie Award! 🏆 I recommend either format.
"Never stop marching." -John Lewis
I bought this book a few years back, and am glad I finally got around to reading it. It was the perfect addition to my BHM reading. 🥰
Carry On
John Lewis
(with Kabir Sehgal and Andrew Young)
📖 A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.
💭 John Lewis was a wise, humble, compassionate man with integrity in spades. Carry On is his final gift to the world, written shortly before his 2020 death. It's a combination of reflections and advice on a wide range of topics, from activism to faith, courage to forgiveness, and just life in general. I'd dare anyone to read this and not be deeply moved, inspired, and motivated by its remarkable author. Loved!
🎧 I listened along with the audiobook which is SO outstanding, it won an Audie Award! 🏆 I recommend either format.
"Never stop marching." -John Lewis
June 25, 2021
This book is amazing! It gives a message that is so important in this day and age from one if the formative leaders of the civil rights movement. A message of unity, love, perseverance, patience and faith. It is a must read and will be part of our library for generations to come as it is a forever message that should be continued.
September 25, 2023
I borrowed this on a whim from the library when I saw the audio was available. This reminded me quite a lot of This Is Your Time by Ruby Bridges, in that both of them deal with Civil Rights icons passing the torch of continuing progress to a new generation. One major difference though is that Ruby Bridges did not choose her role in history - that was chosen for her, and she rose to the occasion with a bravery I think many grown people wouldn't have been able to muster... EXCEPT John Lewis. He chose to join the Civil Rights fight knowing full well what was at stake, and accepting that risk with his eyes open, and fully locked onto those who would beat, maim, and kill him to keep him in "his place". They are both awe-inspiring to me.
This book was written during John Lewis's final year, during his illness with cancer, and was released after his death. Knowing this made me sad while listening to it, but honestly, it was hard to stay there while listening to such a relentlessly positive and hopeful voice. Don Cheadle read this, and while I would have loved for John Lewis to have read it himself, I obviously understand why he couldn't, so Cheadle will do.
This is a very short book, with even shorter essays on a LOT of topics. I was surprised by this when I realized, because I thought that it was going to be a short memoir. (You guys know I don't read descriptions!) But, I think I actually appreciate this even more - it feels exactly like what it is: perspective and experience and hope and love from a man who looked for every opportunity to help a cause he believed in, and took them, and now wants to encourage us to do the same.
Wonderful.
This book was written during John Lewis's final year, during his illness with cancer, and was released after his death. Knowing this made me sad while listening to it, but honestly, it was hard to stay there while listening to such a relentlessly positive and hopeful voice. Don Cheadle read this, and while I would have loved for John Lewis to have read it himself, I obviously understand why he couldn't, so Cheadle will do.
This is a very short book, with even shorter essays on a LOT of topics. I was surprised by this when I realized, because I thought that it was going to be a short memoir. (You guys know I don't read descriptions!) But, I think I actually appreciate this even more - it feels exactly like what it is: perspective and experience and hope and love from a man who looked for every opportunity to help a cause he believed in, and took them, and now wants to encourage us to do the same.
Wonderful.
August 6, 2021
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for this free copy!
This book was a collection of final reflections from the late John Lewis and it was such a breath of fresh air. I felt as if I was having a convo with John Lewis and he was just spilling all of his wisdom and life experiences with me. I started the first few pages of this book one evening and read the rest in one sitting. I get why this book says “reflections for a new generation”. It made me think on so much and also changes and views I want to implement/keep as I continue through my life. The presence of John Lewis was ever flowing throughout this book. He’s so inspiring, especially with no matter how much struggle he’s gone through he’s kept his faith, his joy, and just stayed true to himself. This book was also a reminder that while this life may not be easy, we can still fight for what’s right and still find joy in the moments of our life.
There were reflections on everything from activism, justice, books, love and so so much more. I know this will be a book I always revisit when I need reminders to take each day at a time or just advice. I feel like my words won’t ever do this book enough justice so just I highly highly recommend everyone pick this up, you’ll be all the more better for it.
This book was a collection of final reflections from the late John Lewis and it was such a breath of fresh air. I felt as if I was having a convo with John Lewis and he was just spilling all of his wisdom and life experiences with me. I started the first few pages of this book one evening and read the rest in one sitting. I get why this book says “reflections for a new generation”. It made me think on so much and also changes and views I want to implement/keep as I continue through my life. The presence of John Lewis was ever flowing throughout this book. He’s so inspiring, especially with no matter how much struggle he’s gone through he’s kept his faith, his joy, and just stayed true to himself. This book was also a reminder that while this life may not be easy, we can still fight for what’s right and still find joy in the moments of our life.
There were reflections on everything from activism, justice, books, love and so so much more. I know this will be a book I always revisit when I need reminders to take each day at a time or just advice. I feel like my words won’t ever do this book enough justice so just I highly highly recommend everyone pick this up, you’ll be all the more better for it.
April 4, 2022
This book is short and sweet and to the point. Similar to how I felt John Lewis was represented. He never shied away from the truth, what he wanted to change in the world, and how he was going to do it.
I will warn you though, this book will make you want more which unfortunately, we can’t have. The short chapters barely scratch the surface of his thinking which again, I could’ve used so much more.
Overall, these moving words and thoughts will fill you with inspiration for your days ahead.
One of my favorite stories was during the Foreward by Andrew Young. He and John Lewis never saw eye to eye and building roads in Atlanta, so I thought it was hilarious that Young championed the petition to name a well known road in Atlanta, “John Lewis Freedom Parkway.”
Content warning: racism, violence, police brutality, homophobia, racial slurs
I will warn you though, this book will make you want more which unfortunately, we can’t have. The short chapters barely scratch the surface of his thinking which again, I could’ve used so much more.
Overall, these moving words and thoughts will fill you with inspiration for your days ahead.
One of my favorite stories was during the Foreward by Andrew Young. He and John Lewis never saw eye to eye and building roads in Atlanta, so I thought it was hilarious that Young championed the petition to name a well known road in Atlanta, “John Lewis Freedom Parkway.”
Content warning: racism, violence, police brutality, homophobia, racial slurs
February 23, 2024
Audiobook (which won a Grammy with Don Cheadle narrating!) This book is a reflection on a life spent in service and love, and a message of hope for all of us who must carry on with the work. It's about courage and heroes and character and hope and nonviolence and faith, and it's the best book I've read this year.
July 28, 2021
John Lewis’ 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗻 cannot be reduced to a mere guidebook for individuals to be better people because it deserves much more respect and reverence than that. During his 80 year of life, Lewis served 33 years in the U.S. Congress actually making America safe, equal, and fairer than its ever been. Lewis witnessed a brutal American South that carried on in repugnant, nauseating, and ornery ways to simply humiliate black and brown activists. As Lewis mentions: “Courage can feel uncomfortable. Courage is not about being popular, it's about purpose.” Throughout the collection, Lewis provides his memories, personal beliefs, and values on 37 important issues. Thereby, for me, 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙊𝙣 is a wisdombook for this generation and the next so that we can gain knowledge and insight from one of the greats before us.
If you don’t see John Lewis as a beacon of love, hope, and humility that has worked tirelessly for decades to make each future generation better than the next, then you’re BLIND. I question and wonder who will be our “next John Lewis?” What next person will encourage and make us move like this: ⬇️⬇️⬇️
🗣“𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘶𝘱. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨; 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨."
🗣“𝘋𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳. 𝘉𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬, 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦.”
🗣“𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸. 𝘛𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 – 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵.”
If you decide to carry on with your day-to-day activities and choose not to purchase this book, then you are discrediting the legacy of a great man and the future generations he so greatly believed in. Thanks for the gifted copy, @grandcentralpublishing.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you don’t see John Lewis as a beacon of love, hope, and humility that has worked tirelessly for decades to make each future generation better than the next, then you’re BLIND. I question and wonder who will be our “next John Lewis?” What next person will encourage and make us move like this: ⬇️⬇️⬇️
🗣“𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘶𝘱. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨; 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨."
🗣“𝘋𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳. 𝘉𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬, 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦.”
🗣“𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸. 𝘛𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 – 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵.”
If you decide to carry on with your day-to-day activities and choose not to purchase this book, then you are discrediting the legacy of a great man and the future generations he so greatly believed in. Thanks for the gifted copy, @grandcentralpublishing.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 24, 2021
End of life advice and wisdom is always fascinating to hear/read/listen to. The distillation of what is most important to the person, what they wish to pass along to those who will listen and who will take and move forward with. I think he was able to do that in this book.
With John Lewis, it was a life of fighting for what is right, what is good, and what is necessary. I'm sure so much of what was in the book was a constant refrain from him throughout his life, and it is so vital to have people of conviction like him holding the flame for the rest of us until we're ready to take it ourselves. His faith and conviction helped an innumerable amount of us, whether we knew it or not.
Get into good trouble y'all.
With John Lewis, it was a life of fighting for what is right, what is good, and what is necessary. I'm sure so much of what was in the book was a constant refrain from him throughout his life, and it is so vital to have people of conviction like him holding the flame for the rest of us until we're ready to take it ourselves. His faith and conviction helped an innumerable amount of us, whether we knew it or not.
Get into good trouble y'all.
September 6, 2021
The late John Lewis is a hero to me, as he is to so many. He is who I think of when I see or hear the word "patriotism." Anyone familiar with Lewis's life and work will not be surprised by anything in this book. Nonetheless, it is always comforting and inspiring to revisit his wisdom expressed in characteristic consistency, simplicity, and humility. This is a wonderful collection of meditations to revisit and savor, and especially to share with young people.
June 18, 2021
This book was an amazing condensed version of the wisdom of John Lewis. It is broken down by topic and if full of these pieces of wisdom that are powerful and to the point. I loved this and would definitely recommend. Thank you Grand Central Publishing and Goodreads for hosting a contest and allowing me to experience this beautiful work!
January 9, 2022
A wonderful book to conclude 2021, beautifully read by Don Cheadle.
"America should be a place of respect and dignity, a beacon of light for all of our fellow human beings. I know it is within our power to make such a world exist. Be patient, be hopeful, be humble, be bold, be better. Keep the faith. Carry on."
"America should be a place of respect and dignity, a beacon of light for all of our fellow human beings. I know it is within our power to make such a world exist. Be patient, be hopeful, be humble, be bold, be better. Keep the faith. Carry on."
July 13, 2021
Change. Hope. Love.
This was a very quick, but very insightful read. I thought it would be more like a memoir, instead, it is more just his thoughts on different topics, for example "On Love", "On Patience", "On Books".
I actually really enjoyed that because he mentioned different events throughout the book, and there's a timeline at the end, but it wasn't so much a retelling, rather just his wisdom for the next generation, as the book entails.
I highly recommend this read, it was very quick, but the more you think about what he's written, the more amazing this book becomes.
If you liked Tuesdays with Morrie, I would recommend even more. It had the same feel to it, although fairly different lessons.
Five stars for sure!
This was a very quick, but very insightful read. I thought it would be more like a memoir, instead, it is more just his thoughts on different topics, for example "On Love", "On Patience", "On Books".
I actually really enjoyed that because he mentioned different events throughout the book, and there's a timeline at the end, but it wasn't so much a retelling, rather just his wisdom for the next generation, as the book entails.
I highly recommend this read, it was very quick, but the more you think about what he's written, the more amazing this book becomes.
If you liked Tuesdays with Morrie, I would recommend even more. It had the same feel to it, although fairly different lessons.
Five stars for sure!
September 24, 2021
This is a beautiful little book filled with topical advice from the icon, John Lewis. He amazes me, and always has for as long as I've known his history. He is the epitome of grace and forgiveness, with a wicked sense of humor thrown in for good measure.
We saw John Lewis and my husband shook his hand in Atlanta, GA on that sad inauguration day that ushered in the embarrassing, life-churning years of "alternative facts." Even then, Mr. Lewis was full of hope for our country. He was a true follower of Christ and a real American hero.
We saw John Lewis and my husband shook his hand in Atlanta, GA on that sad inauguration day that ushered in the embarrassing, life-churning years of "alternative facts." Even then, Mr. Lewis was full of hope for our country. He was a true follower of Christ and a real American hero.
July 25, 2021
Finished in one sitting. Highly recommend.
October 1, 2021
Lewis's legacy will be preserved in print, but it won't be by this book. The chapters are shallow dives that barely even scratch the surface of his thinking.
March 13, 2022
For anyone who needs a little nudge in their noble work, a pep talk, some words of courage, look here.
January 12, 2024
with how hopeful and empowering the words of john lewis are, i understand the want for more. however, i thought the short essays, accompanied with the simple yet impactful graphic art, made for a perfect light nonfiction read. great intro to social justice books if you're not ready to commit to more extensive reading
December 2, 2023
Very quick read
March 28, 2025
you have to know your history. man, this book is small but MIGHTY!!! I don’t think that there is a more timely book for me in my life than this addition to my library. JL was a real one. 💚✨🙌🏽
July 8, 2023
A quick listen full of tidbits of wisdom from the remarkable John Lewis.
February 5, 2023
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
August 10, 2022
Short essays John Lewis wrote shortly before he died. He expresses such hopefulness - I struggle because I feel so little hope for our country right now, and it is inspirational to hear that hope expressed from someone who has seen and done so much. His is a hard earned hope and it’s good to hear.
December 29, 2021
I had to read this gem with my phone at hand because I had
so many
quotes I wanted to share with other readers. I updated my progress on this book more than I have any other book I’ve read since joining GR.
When Representative John Lewis died in July 2020, a hole was left in the world of activism. He left a legacy and very big shoes to fill. After all, Rep. Lewis was marching to the very end, joining protestors on corners in D.C. as the Black Lives Matter movement grew and grew following George Floyd’s murder. Lucky for future generations, he has left us his history in Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement, March: Book One, and Run: Book One. He left us his guidance in Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America. And, here, he has left us pearls of wisdom in Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation. The short, concise essays offer not just glimpses of John Lewis the person and John Lewis the activist, but these words also offer encouragement so that the progress he made with others continues, so that we one day have the world that he, Dr. King, and other envisioned.
When Representative John Lewis died in July 2020, a hole was left in the world of activism. He left a legacy and very big shoes to fill. After all, Rep. Lewis was marching to the very end, joining protestors on corners in D.C. as the Black Lives Matter movement grew and grew following George Floyd’s murder. Lucky for future generations, he has left us his history in Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement, March: Book One, and Run: Book One. He left us his guidance in Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America. And, here, he has left us pearls of wisdom in Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation. The short, concise essays offer not just glimpses of John Lewis the person and John Lewis the activist, but these words also offer encouragement so that the progress he made with others continues, so that we one day have the world that he, Dr. King, and other envisioned.
July 22, 2021
I finished this book a couple days before actually writing this review as I needed a few days to collect my thoughts and feelings about it. Even though I gave Carry On: Reflections For A New Generation by John Lewis and Andrew Young a 3 star rating I would actually raise it to 3.5 and maybe 3.75 stars if I could. This book is a quick read with short chapters and pretty much is just a collection of thoughts from John Lewis on a mix of topics from voting, religion, hope, love, faith, racism, the Covid-19 Pandemic, and so much more.
I just couldn't give this book the 4 or 5 stars I wanted to. I just felt the book was just too quick and random on the topics and feel like it would be one of those books that would be great sitting on your end table or coffee table for a passerby to just pick up and glance at every now and then. I also feel sometimes there wasn't enough depth in the topics when I was hoping there would be. Don't get me wrong, there was quite a bit of stuff that I found inspiring and had my attention. I also enjoyed the writing as it was simple and to the point. I really enjoyed John Lewis discussing his meetings with Martin Luther King Jr. and his time and participation with the Freedom Riders and other marches along with his shared wisdom and insight into things, but I also wish many of those stories were longer and went deeper than they did in this book. In the end I did enjoy this book and do recommend it if you want to know more of who John Lewis was as a person and see how the man thought and where he comes from.
I just couldn't give this book the 4 or 5 stars I wanted to. I just felt the book was just too quick and random on the topics and feel like it would be one of those books that would be great sitting on your end table or coffee table for a passerby to just pick up and glance at every now and then. I also feel sometimes there wasn't enough depth in the topics when I was hoping there would be. Don't get me wrong, there was quite a bit of stuff that I found inspiring and had my attention. I also enjoyed the writing as it was simple and to the point. I really enjoyed John Lewis discussing his meetings with Martin Luther King Jr. and his time and participation with the Freedom Riders and other marches along with his shared wisdom and insight into things, but I also wish many of those stories were longer and went deeper than they did in this book. In the end I did enjoy this book and do recommend it if you want to know more of who John Lewis was as a person and see how the man thought and where he comes from.
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