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His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2020

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Jon Meacham

His Truth Is Marching On

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

American South • 1960s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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His Truth Is Marching On by Jon Meacham chronicles the life of civil rights leader John Lewis, focusing on his involvement in the civil rights movement from his childhood through the 1960s. It highlights key events such as the Freedom Rides, the March on Washington, and the Selma marches, emphasizing the themes of nonviolent resistance and striving for racial equality. The book also covers his spiritual growth and lasting impact on American history. The book includes accounts of violence and racism.

Inspirational

Informative

Hopeful

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.7

12,465 ratings

95%

Loved it

4%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

His Truth Is Marching On by Jon Meacham earns praise for its compelling narrative and insightful portrayal of John Lewis’s life. Critics commend Meacham’s thorough research and emotive storytelling. However, some suggest the biography lacks depth in analyzing certain aspects of Lewis’s activism. Overall, it is a powerful account of a pivotal figure in American history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read His Truth Is Marching On?

Readers who admire in-depth biographies and civil rights history, similar to those of The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. or John Lewis: Walking with the Wind, will appreciate Jon Meacham's His Truth Is Marching On. They seek compelling, meticulously researched narratives about influential figures like John Lewis.

4.7

12,465 ratings

95%

Loved it

4%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

American South • 1960s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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