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 — 494 copies, 11 reviews
A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2001) — Introduction — 314 copies, 8 reviews
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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)
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Reviews
included "An Advance Look at March" and "March: A Sneak Preview" a B&W Ashcan
I honestly was a little disappointed by this. I thought it was going to be a collection of things John Lewis has spoken on throughout his life, but the writer just sat down with John Lewis and asked him questions. The topics are short so they're an easy read, but I just...it wasn't for me.
[[John Lewis]] - that two word review would suffice. Having read his memoir, [Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement], I was armed with the details of Mr. Lewis' rich and important life. These three graphic novels form around the conceit that he is telling a couple of visitors about his life on the day of President Obama's inauguration. The art, mostly in grays, is beautiful and moving. And boiling down each important event of his life to a few pages helps to quicken the story in the reader's heart, boil them down to their very essence. At the very least, this is a more digestible format for newcomers to learn about the civil rights movement - which is extremely important in today's fractured political and social environment.
If you want to know more, read the memoir, but at least read these and get to know one of the most important figures in our recent history - more important the MLK or Malcom X by leaps.
And, Restore Voting Rights!
5 bones!!!!!
Highly recommended… (more)
If you want to know more, read the memoir, but at least read these and get to know one of the most important figures in our recent history - more important the MLK or Malcom X by leaps.
And, Restore Voting Rights!
5 bones!!!!!
Highly recommended… (more)
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- Works
- 11
- Also by
- 9
- Members
- 8,567
- Popularity
- #2,809
- Rating
- 4.5
- Reviews
- 385
- ISBNs
- 269
- Languages
- 9
- Favorited
- 2
Drawings too dark and font too small for my old eyes. Why do graphic artists do that to us? Or is it partly the fault of the publishers who can't be bothered to make the book full size? (Though in this case it would have to have been an oversize coffee table book.)