At the peak of the bridge, they saw the State troopers and the assigned citizens of Alabama. A helpful and/or enlightening book, in spite of its obvious shortcomings. LEWISI would like to think, I really would like to think maybe, just maybe that race did not play a role. And you're listening to "The Diane Rehm Show." The most inspiring book I read in 2013 was Across that Bridge: Life Lessons and A Vision for Change, by Congressman and Civil Rights legend, John Lewis. You are a child of God. Eloquent Youll enjoy a masterfully written or presented text. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the civil rights leader stands beneath a bust of Rev. It's this feeling that I've been down so long and to down and get me down. I have always admired John Lewis. As I loved his autobiography Walking with the Wind, I was thrilled when my wonderful sister told me about this book and gave me a copy. Visionary Youll get a glimpse of the future and what it might mean for you. [] To Fort Worth, Texas. Speak up and then move your feet, make some noise. And before we can pass back to kneel and pray, the major said, troopers advance. We all are legal. When in fact, a lot of the evidence has shown exactly the opposite, that he has been tutoring blacks, that he has been bending over backwards to help them. A helpful and/or enlightening book that combines two or more noteworthy strengths, e.g. Thank you. A very uplifting book. Before we started sitting in more than 50 years ago, we studied what Gandhi attempted to do in South Africa, what he accomplished in India. drpodcast@wamu.org, 4401 Connecticut Avenue NW|Washington, D.C. 20008|(202) 885-1200. The rising civil rights member John Lewis refined the characteristics needed to make a permanent transformation in the course of his life of activism. His wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful ideas will inspire a new generation to usher in a freer, more peaceful society. I loved this book (read it in one sitting) and as Douglas Brinkley says in his foreward every young person should read this homily on civility. In less than 24 hours, there were demonstration in more than 80 cities in America, at the White House, at the Department of Justice. Historian Douglas Brinkley says Congressman John Lewis is that most rare of politicians. I often found myself highlighting Lewis' words while reading and making note of the advice he gives in each chapter. She was stating that she had a strength that nobody under no circumstance, even if it is confinement or imprisonment, can clear it off. REHMAnd now that Voting Rights Act is in some ways being challenged. The Prologue opens on Edmund Pettus Bridge, where Lewis and other protestors face terrible violence from local law enforcement. Their guns were absolute love and readiness to devote themselves to a better society. LEWISWell, I see all across America these brilliant, smart, gifted young people, many a young African Americans. It reminded me of Emmett Till in 1955 in the State of Mississippi. LEWISSometimes I feel like we can do better, that we can do much better, but we must open up the political process and let all of the people come in. Greene's stories frequently demonstrate a liberal use of irony, providing both a comic turn and poignant message. And he's just one of these rare human beings and he doesn't get the credit that he should be receiving. Lots of white people from the South could fight for continuing discrimination. As Henry Louis Gates, a Harvard professor, stated, the test was so challenging that his counterpart could find the correct response to only one question. Lewis had faith in love and peace to be the strongest weapons. When the dog sees Calloway heading toward the bridge, he bounds after him. (My students this term have loved it, and it has opened up some very rich conversations.). LEWISWe've had job's proposal introduced. They're able, reliable, well-learned men and women of color. REHMAnd my honor. His belief had swept away all the strength of them.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'goodbooksummary_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',109,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-goodbooksummary_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Did you hear the statement: Patience is a virtue.? You also have this chance. By offering a spiritual and practical discussion about bigotry, discrimination and the quest for truth, Lewis provides a map for change. The aspects include faith, patience, study, truth, love, and reconciliation. Bold Youll find arguments that may break with predominant views. Just have the feeling that people need to know the lessons that we learn and what we try to do just try to help a little bit. They could be African American, they could be Latino, they could be Asian American and Native American. God bless you this morning. And he used the award so that others in purpose could utilize it. We're talking about his brand new book. I highly recommend this book to readers who want to develop more meaning in their lives, advocates of social justice, or those who love to read about history. For the past year,Carole Martinand I have been co-facilitating a network leadership program supported by the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund called theCommunity Practitioners Network(CPN). I want to tell you God bless you and family and I love you dearly. We need to make it as simple as possible for people to be able to participate. With vivid details and a front-row perspective, Lewis, who died July 18, 2020, provides more than a memoir about the early civil rights movement and its leaders. And then you get out and act. I thought I was going to die. At its best, the book provides a testament to the power of nonviolence in social movements, with moving personal accounts of the Freedom Rides, such as when Lewis describes being physically beaten in South Carolina or sitting out a 40-day sentence in the unrelenting Parchman Farm prison in Mississippi. Martin Luther King Jr., as members of the Congressional Black Caucus gather for the memorial ceremony for the late . You're welcome to be part of the conversation. Im a direct recipient of your struggle, your courage, your love. Therefore, we use a set of 20 qualities to characterize each book by its strengths: Applicable Youll get advice that can be directly applied in the workplace or in everyday situations. 2023 Copyright Good Book Summaries [Daily Updated], link to Employee to Entrepreneur by Steve Glaveski [Book Summary - Review], link to Noise by Joseph McCormack [Book Summary - Review]. Hyperion, $22.99 (192p) ISBN 978-1-4013-2411-7 Faith, patience, truth, love, peace, study, and. A beautiful book, and a very teachable book. I know the mayor. 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 calls on the Occupy Movement, the Arab Spring and other grassroots leaders to focus on the nonviolent principles that propelled his generation: Faith, patience, study, truth, peace and love. LEWISsmart, gifted young man. In a new book titled "Across that Bridge," Congressman Lewis draws on lessons learned as a leader of the civil rights movement in the '60s, to inspire today's grass roots activists fighting for social, economic and political change. A short book with the wisdom of a prophet and the compassion of one who has sacrificed all for the cause of peace and justice. 1 Review . It must be equality for all and not just for some. For experts Youll get the higher-level knowledge/instructions you need as an expert. Just the way we -- particularly how everything's -- everyone's reacted towards the Trayvon Lewis (sic) incident in Florida. So this country is a country of immigrants. Glose, glose.com/book/across-that-bridge. From the 12th annual National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC, Congressman John Lewis discusses his book, [Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change]. I'm happy to be with you this morning. The right to vote is so important. Required fields are marked *. They took huge steps, however, the war has not completely won. Around 100 million of them were dead because of political pressure. And as , we still don't seem to have all the facts regarding George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, what really happened. REHMJohn Lewis, he is United States Congressman from Georgia's Fifth District. This movement was only a little stage on the long path to Americas intangible fate. His wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful ideas will inspire a new generation to usher in a freer, more peaceful society. She was a tailor in Montgomery, Alabama, and also an activist, and worked as the secretary in her local chapter of the NAACP. Look to the growing edge! Howard Thurman Edge has its advantages. This clause let anybody vote without any obstacle if their grandfathers had the right to vote. Hi, Congressman. LEWIShave used the filibuster, but it's time for us to say that it should be no more. But do you believe we do get the leaders we deserve? However, for John Lewis, all the ambiguity and pain was worthwhile. Zora Neale Hurston Maya Angelou Langston Hughes Ralph Ellison Gwendolyn Brooks Richard Wright Claude McKay You cannot build a wall when it comes to equality. Its dangerous to the future of the republic for us to let this happen. Although it has been decades since the historic social upheavals of the 1960s, Americans continue to look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. And we just need to let people participate. I went to University of New Hampshire Law School, the University of Connecticut Law School. There is definitely a Christian bent here, unsurprising for a man who studied to be a preacher, and he often makes an effort to extend into broader ideas of faith. Another thing I didn't like was the middle of the book in which Lewis gave principles of the movement that should be followed today. Thursday, Feb 02 2023The beating death of Tyre Nichols has renewed calls for reforming the police. Good morning to you, sir. Lots of people, including politicians and citizens, are not ready for this devotion. An inspiring read for anyone seeking to bring justice, peace and love to the world. Some mistakenly believe that mere fatigue prompted Parks, a seamstress, to refuse to leave herseat. The way to reach the truth is not only studying academically. I believe the true destiny of humankind is to recollect that it is light and to learn how to abide in infinite awareness of the divine in all matters of human affairs, Love is the willingness to sacrifice, to be beaten, to go to jail, to be killed for the betterment of society rather than live out your life in silence. We have within us the ability to affect change for the better and to live in truth. Excerpted from the book Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change by Congressman John Lewis. And not one minister ever said anything to me about my position. And I've thought more people would be united like, you know, young adults. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. These are going to be the leaders of the 21st century. This past is a significant memory that shows things may look gloomy like in the time of Lewis on the top of that bridge. I just finished reading his 2017 book called Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America, in which he told his own story of his path that lead him to the bridge in Alabama that day, his . The bridge stretches about 1,900 feet over I-5, landing at North Seattle College on the west side and at 1st Ave NE and NE 100th St, near the Northgate Station, serving Sound Transit's Link light rail station, on the east side. REHMDo you think that when Barack Obama was elected president our hopes were too high? A contrast is called to mind between the aimless rioting and looting seen in present day, and the studied, planned, non-violent approaches of the earlier era, that led to an end of segregation and other injustices in the American South. He thought that the eventual aim of Americas developers was alike: Making it easy, not challenging for every citizen to follow their dreams. To vote is the most precious instrument we have in a democratic society. The success of the civil rights movement could only become likely with the people like Lewis that committed to study, plan, and prepare for years. In my country of birth, we call you honorable as you're a member of parliament from Sierra Leone. In Across That Bridge, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to LEWISHe's a leader today and he will be a great leader tomorrow. Especially, you should design behaviors encompassing inclusion and inspiration, not exclusion and alienation. Often an instant classic and must-read for everyone. Lean toward the whispers of your own heart, discover the universal truth, and follow its dictates. I had the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in mind. The obvious being his crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday (you can look here to see the John Lewis Bridge Project which seeks to rename this bridge after him), but the title is also very fitting because core to Lewis's belief system is the fact that to make progress with . It was almost like a holy march walking across that bridge, crossing the Alabama River. And I think it's this fear with a growing and changing population that in a matter of a few short years African American, the Latino population and the Asian American population and the Native American population will make a majority of the population. When the police intervened, he refused to sue. The most brutal century was the twentieth century in modern history. Additionally, Congressman Lewis' book is very spiritual and courageous. He participated in the 1960 Nashville sit-ins, the Freedom Rides, was the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1963 to . 1. There are people that want to undo the Act. I looked at him. In. The casket of Rep. John Lewis moves over the Edmund Pettus Bridge by horse drawn carriage during a memorial service for Lewis in Selma, Ala., on July 26, 2020. REHMAnd do you agree with our caller that racial slurs were never LEWISNo, I do not agree because some members did hear racial slurs and people were calling people names. You will only be richer spiritually for having read it. In this engaging memoir, he details his journey through rural Alabama, the 1960s-era voting rights protests and the halls of Congress. However, he gifted all the money for the civil rights cause.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'goodbooksummary_com-leader-2','ezslot_5',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-goodbooksummary_com-leader-2-0'); With this altruistic gift, King highlighted the movements fundamental message of inclusion and love for everybody. REHMWho do you see as some of the most promising young African American leaders today? So many gave so much that seems to have been forgotten. Lewis paid his price by having his skull broken by the police, a run over him by horses, threatened by dogs, repelled with fire hoses, worn manacles, and put to prison. With her legendary act of nonaggressive rejection, she was aiming to test her new faith in the possibility of integration. In Across That Bridge, 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. REHMJohn Lewis, Congressman from Georgia. It's titled "Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change." John Lewis and activists organized a walk to the state capitol to protest the voter discrimination. And he is one of the leaders, one of the bright leaders for the future. REHMWe have an email here from Alex who wants to know "your feelings regarding the African American community's overall opposition to gay marriage. I am grateful that John Lewis shared his story and for his work in Congress. Clearly I am gushing with joy, excitement and love! The right to vote is precious. Concrete Examples Youll get practical advice illustrated with examples of real-world applications or anecdotes. The author, John Lewis, is from a family consisting of sharecroppers in the South in the Jim Crow age and stood up to assist form the movement of civil rights with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After that, he was a leader. Love in action. The most inspiring book I read in 2013 was Across that Bridge: Life Lessons and A Vision for Change, by Congressman and Civil Rights legend, John Lewis. Our election become an auction and it will go to the highest bidder. LEWISBrian, I cannot agree with you more. LEWISThe American people didn't like it. Do what I call find a way to get in the way. REHMHow would you feel about the introduction and the support for a third party in this country? All rights reserved. If we have to find a way to say to people if you don't vote, you don't count. The tale starts in 1870, at the time the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution provided African Americans the right to vote, leastways in theory. Ironically, rush and more usually mean less. Mother Theresa, Study: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. These are the little lessons that the book tries to talk about -- speak about. LEWISWell, in "Across the Bridge" one of the life lessons is study. REP. JOHN LEWISGood morning, Diane. getAbstract offers a free trial to qualifying organizations that want to empower their workforce with curated expert knowledge. According to Lewis, this is named faith. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. It would be gone. Explain what you mean. With an engaged electorate once again confronting questions of social inequality, there's no better time to revisit At getAbstract, we summarize books* that help people understand the world and make it better. LEWISI think in America there's still a racial divide. The title, Across That Bridge, is apt for many reasons. People believe she was a legend because she rejected handing over her place on the bus to a white person. Getting to know how life should be and constructing a plan for executing it. Waiting is often related to weakness and hopeful expectations and ascribed to the people who accept losses. It was poisoned that we would do everything possible to win and win at any cost. So for young people, seniors, it's hard -- it'll be difficult. In 2014 Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wrote in The Atlantic that he planned to refuse medical treatment after age 75. This spark has different shapes in everyone because we have different abilities. At the time people started to quit their permissions, the conditions started to change. Discover your next favorite book with getAbstract. I just want to be brief here and just start out by thanking you for your service. While some of this felt just like what you'd expect (and have probably heard before) there were many moments where I found new insight, specifically when it came to the mindset of the activists in the civil rights movement. King could use this money to establish a safe and sound living outside the hazardous South. Join us on Facebook or Twitter. Today, we are still racially divided although we work together and we go to school and we play, but our hearts and our minds still seem to be from the past. With the passing of this hero of the Civil Rights movement and Conscience of the Congress I think many could benefit from this memoir and extended essay. Every shock was further evidence that our racially fallacious society could not put out the fire for the freedom it felt. The success of the civil rights movement could only become likely with the people like Lewis that committed to study, plan, and prepare for years. Now 65, he and Diane revisit his provocative essay. ALEXI just wanted to call in and say that you're an inspiration to me, particularly in my generation. REHMAnd surely that's got to be one of the life lessons that you talk about in "Across the Bridge.". With love, they allowed Black people to see that they are not lower in status. Speaking from his own experiences in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Lewis provides guidance for the activists of today and tomorrow. Enjoy 3 days of full online access to 25,000+ summaries 7 Good. 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