John Lewis (1) (1940–2020)
Author of March: Book One
For other authors named John Lewis, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
John Lewis is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th district, a position he has held since 1987. Michael Droso is the author of sixteen books, which include Oceana, Plundering Paradise, and The Cost of Courage. His work has been featured or reviewed in The New Yorker, Time, Newsweek, and Sports show more Illustrated, among other publications. show less
Series
Works by John Lewis
Associated Works
His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope (2020) — Afterword, some editions — 444 copies
A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2001) — Introduction — 311 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Lewis, John Robert
- Birthdate
- 1940-02-21
- Date of death
- 2020-07-17
- Burial location
- South View Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Troy, Alabama, USA
- Place of death
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Cause of death
- pancreatic cancer
- Places of residence
- Georgia, USA
Washington, D.C., USA - Education
- American Baptist Theological Seminary
Fisk University (BS|Religion & Philosophy) - Occupations
- Politician
Civil rights activist - Organizations
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Phi Beta Sigma
Field Foundation
Southern Regional Council
Voter Education Project - Awards and honors
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2011)
Profile in Courage Award (2001)
Members
Reviews
Baby steps towards educating myself about the Civil Rights movement.
Embarrassed that I don’t know more.
Embarrassed that I don’t know more.
I am ashamed at what I don’t really know/understand about the Civil Rights movement.
Starting here with John Lewis’ graphic novel trio
Starting here with John Lewis’ graphic novel trio
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Statistics
- Works
- 11
- Also by
- 9
- Members
- 8,152
- Popularity
- #2,968
- Rating
- 4.5
- Reviews
- 386
- ISBNs
- 265
- Languages
- 8
- Favorited
- 2
Decades of social progress are threatened by a retaliatory wave of white supremacy, and Lewis's nonviolent
methods are causing the movement to challenge and maybe even abandon him in favor of direct action. Fury and
Powell's black-and-white artwork captures the frustrations of the long road to justice, as well as the power of a
strong moral stance.