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John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community (Black Lives)
2024
A comprehensive biography of civil rights icon John Lewis, tracing his journey from activist to congressman.
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A comprehensive biography of civil rights icon John Lewis, tracing his journey from activist to congressman.
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. . . A substantial entry in Yale’s Black Lives series.”—Matthew F. Delmont, New York Times Book Review “If you liked King: A Life, by Jonathan Eig, read John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community, by Raymond Arsenault.”—Washington Post “This sweeping biography represents the first effort at a comprehensive account of the life of the civil-rights icon John Lewis.”—New Yorker, “Best Books of 2024” “John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community examines a rare journey from protest leader to c
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Descriptions of beatings and violence, including Bloody Sunday skull fracture.
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief mention of Lewis advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Religious content
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Minor references to Lewis's faith and moral courage.
Magic & witchcraft
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Strong focus on civil rights, racial justice, and social equity themes.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Accounts of systemic racism and physical abuse during civil rights struggles.
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