Walk in My Shoes: Conversations Between a Civil Rights Legend and His Godson on the Journey Ahead
Young, Andrew, and Sehgal, Kabir
Language: English
Published by Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2010
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x, 246 p. Notes. Index. Foreword by former President Bill Clinton. Andrew Young, a top aide to Martin Luther King, Jr. and one of history's most important civil rights leaders, has witnessed history and made his own. For years, he has been mentoring his godson, Kabir Sehgal, in correspondence and conversation. This book encapsulates that mentoring, and presents Young's thoughts and meditations on such important topics as civil rights and the American Dream. A living Tuesdays with Morrie, this inspirational and inter-generational discourse addresses issues of justice and leadership. 'This book is my attempt to humbly pass along a few anecdotes, life lessons, and insights to prepare you for the long journey ahead, ' Young says. 'I submit these to you in hopes that this battle-tested voice from yesterday can help shape the thoughts and beliefs of your generation as you will the next. '. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Inscribed/signed by both authors on title page. First edition [stated]. First printing [stated]. …
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- Title
- Walk in My Shoes: Conversations Between a Civil Rights Legend and His Godson on the Journey Ahead
- Author
- Young, Andrew, and Sehgal, Kabir
- Publisher
- Palgrave MacMillan, New York
- Publication year
- 2010
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0230623603
- ISBN 13
- 9780230623606
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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- Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter
A top aide to Martin Luther King, Jr., and one of history's most important civil rights leaders, Andrew Young has been a witness to history and made his own. During the civil rights movement, he worked tirelessly as a strategist and negotiator in the campaigns that resulted in the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act, and was at Dr. King's side when he was assassinated.
For years, he has been mentoring his godson, Kabir Sehgal, in correspondence and conversation. In this entertaining and provocative discourse, Young shares his thoughts and meditations on such important topics as civil rights, race, faith, love, and leadership.It's an inter-generational dialogue between Godfather and Godson, a living Tuesdays with Morrie. "This book is my attempt to humbly pass along a few anecdotes, life lessons, and insights to prepare you for the long journey ahead," Young says.
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About the Author
Andrew Young is an American politician, diplomat, and pastor from Georgia who has served as mayor of Atlanta, a congressman, and United States ambassador to the United Nations. He also served as president of the National Council of Churches USA, and was a supporter and friend of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
Kabir Sehgal works at JPMorgan in New York. He studied at Dartmouth College and the London School of Economics. Sehgal served as a special assistant to Senator Max Cleland and on the John Kerry presidential campaign. He is the author of Jazzocracy: Jazz, Democracy, and the Creation of a New American Mythology, which was featured on NPR. He lives in New York, NY.
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