Across That Bridge
By John Lewis
A Vision for Change and the Future of America. Hachette Books, 2017
Summary of Across That Bridge book by John Lewis
Learn from a leader of the Civil Rights Movement how faith, love, and truth can spark a peaceful revolution, changing yourself and the world just like the great American activists.
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What do you get from this book? Learn what it takes to create change from a civil rights legend
Recognizing everyone’s innate value is the most important step to changing politics, and it’s more important than ever
Faith gave Lewis the power to resist terrible treatment peacefully, while empowering Rosa parks to make her monumental protest
Advancements in civil rights can take years or even lifetimes, so patience is invaluable
Effective activism is informed by study, particularly of the history of protest movements
The foundation of the civil rights movement was a belief that truth would always prevail in the end
When it comes to justice, peace is not the objective but the path itself
Love binds people together globally, showing us that what we do to our neighbors affects us too
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Who should read Across That Bridge book
- spiritual people
- supporters of equality
- politics buffs
- those interested in philosophy
About the author of Across That Bridge
John Lewis
One of the original advocates for change at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, John Lewis was one of the “Big Six” leaders whose efforts resulted in the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other significant reforms. He was a member of the US House of Representatives from 1987 until his death in 2020.
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