pickThis was an excellent read that talked about John Lewis lessons learned during the various moments during the civil rights movement. Loved the narrator, they did well by John Lewis.
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Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change | 
pickThis was an excellent read that talked about John Lewis lessons learned during the various moments during the civil rights movement. Loved the narrator, they did well by John Lewis.
pickAn inspiring call to action for anyone who wants to change the way things are!
I am so excited to have one of John Lewis‘s books. I look forward to reading this book, and many more books by Lewis.
#JohnLewis #AcrossThatBridge
pickI was astounded by Lewis‘ faith & perseverance despite every imaginable hurdle. My favorite parts were hearing his personal memories of walking the bridge, interacting with a man who beat him, and hearing King‘s speeches for the first time.
“It is only through examining history that you become aware of where you stand within the continuum of change.”
“The human heart is the most important frontier to conquer in the struggle for human dignity.”
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pickAfter seeing an #integrateyourshelf post on Sunday, I realized this was the perfect time to read this book. It‘s not that long but has so much wisdom. Lewis talks about study, truth, faith, non-violence, peace, action, & love. His love shines through, which is amazing after all the hate he endured.
pick⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Lewis writes with eloquent simplicity about the importance of non-violence as the best path to overcome fear & hate in a tumultuous world that seems to seek to disenfranchise many people. He focuses on the need for love of others as a means to overcome racism, sexism, nationalism, and classism. He offers a plan of hope that could create a society that is just for all. This was, for me, an essential read this year.
“Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It is not some enchanted garden perched high on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.” -John Lewis
Please consider voting this afternoon if you haven‘t, and take care of yourself today & this week. Life will keep going on; I hope we are able to meet it.❤️
Nothing can stop the power of a committed and determined people to make a difference in our society. Why? Because human beings are the most dynamic link to the divine on this planet.
“You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and more abundant. Lean toward the whispers of your own heart, discover the universal truth, and follow its dictates.”
Hooray new audiobook! Hooray for the husband who took the kids to the park and gave me the best present for Mother‘s Day - peace in the house for a couple of hours. I watched some Netflix, crocheted some, and made a cake. Because it‘s Mother‘s Day and I deserve it 😂😂
Happy Mother‘s Day. Hope you got some quiet time.
pickCritical thinking. Independent research. Civility. Compassion. Yes. My most important read for #boutofbooks
Words from this wonderful, inspirational man are just what I need right now. Truth DOES matter and truth will win.
pickI must admit my ignorance in not knowing anything about John Lewis until the Democratic sit-in over gun safety laws last fall. It was only then that I began to realize what this man had experienced at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. I doubt I could have withstood even a fraction of what Lewis and his compatriots endured for the sake of gaining rights and status they should have already had.
Damn you PBS! "John Lewis: Get in the Way" is on now. I want to read, but John Lewis!
You guys had been serious when you said John Lewis' biography sold out on Amazon this weekend. I had trouble even getting anything by him for the Kindle.
But I'm glad for it - his sudden popularity in response to what that ignorant dingleberry shoots off about.
