53 pages 1 hour read

John Lewis, Mike D'Orso

Walking with the Wind

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1998

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Walking with the Wind by John Lewis and Mike D'Orso receives widespread acclaim for its poignant and inspiring recounting of the Civil Rights Movement, capturing both personal and collective struggle. Readers admire Lewis’s compelling narrative and moral integrity, though some find the detailed historical context dense. It's an illuminating read on social justice. MLA

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Who Should Read Walking with the Wind?

Ideal for those captivated by autobiographies, civil rights history, and social justice, readers of Walking with the Wind by John Lewis and Mike D'Orso will appreciate its depth and firsthand insights. Fans of The Autobiography of Malcolm X or Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch will find this work similarly compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Civil Rights / Jim Crow
Race / Racism
Genre
African American Literature
Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Politics & Government