John Lewis: The Last Interview: and Other Conversations

by Melville House (Editor), Jelani Cobb (Introduction)

Featuring interviews of civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis at almost every stage of his career, this collection illustrates why Lewis has become a human rights icon and remains an inspiration to activists todayThroughout John Lewis’s long and storied career he maintained a seemingly unwavering hope for a better future. This hope can be traced throughout the inteviews collected here. From a young activist testifying in the aftermath of Bloody Sunday to recounting the violence he met as a Freedom Rider to an elder statesman inspired by today's civil rights activists, this collection forms a portrait of a man whose life was spent fighting for a better world and never lost hope.

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 23, 2021

Reviews

[Danielle Hassel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a GREAT read. John Lewis was an outstanding inspirational man. I love reading his books. This book alone educates you on the trials in the fight for civil rights and the change needed today. Super important and good read!