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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.
Shonda Rhimes is a television screenwriter, producer, and author.
Beyond excited to read the last thoughts from the amazing soul, John Lewis. Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation is out TODAY. Get yours here: https://t.co/odNOz2R4JT https://t.co/tTzGWPYObl
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On #BloodySunday, we honor John Lewis & hundreds of civil rights activists whose resolute courage in the face of brutality led to the groundbreaking Voting Rights Act. This 58th anniversary is a call to action - we must carry on their work of building a more just & perfect union.
Standing in solidarity with the bravest people on earth to realize Robert F. Kennedy’s ideals of justice, equality, and peace.
Our President @KerryKennedyRFK reflects on how representative, civil rights activist, and family friend John Lewis inspired her to carry on the legacy of human rights campaigning to a new generation: https://t.co/plHYGTzzsA
"Lewis (1940-2020) lays bare the vision and stratagems that sustained him through his lifelong, often brutal struggle for Black liberty...The author's courage and conviction are crystal clear, and it's also evident that he never feared death because he knew that his life had purpose. A bright, morally unwavering worldview from an exemplary human being."
--Kirkus Review (starred review)