In Brother to a Dragonfly, Will D. Campbell (1924–2013) writes about his life growing up poor in Amite County, Mississippi, during the 1930s alongside his older brother, Joe. Though they grew up in a close-knit family and cared for each other, the two went on to lead very different lives. After serving together in World War II, Will became a highly educated Baptist minister who later became a major figure in the early years of the civil rights movement, and Joe became a pharmacist who developed a substance abuse problem that ultimately took his life. Brother to a Dragonfly also serves as a historical record. Though Will's love and dedication to his brother are the primary story, interwoven throughout the narrative is the story of the Jim Crow South and the civil rights movement. Will is present through many of the most pivotal moments in history―he was one of four people who escorted black students integrating the Little Rock public schools; he was the only white person present at the founding of the SCLC; he helped CORE and SNCC Freedom Riders integrate interstate bus travel; he joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s campaign of boycotts, sit-ins, and marches in Birmingham; and he was at the Lorraine Motel the night Dr. King was assassinated. Will's accomplishments, however, never take the spotlight from his brother, and as his relationship with Joe evolves, so does Will's faith. Featuring a new foreword by Congressman John Lewis, this book brings back to print the combined lives of Will Campbell―Will the brother and Will the preacher.
Details e-book Brother to a Dragonfly
🗸 Author(s): Will D. Campbell
🗸 Title: Brother to a Dragonfly (Banner Books)
🗸 Rating : 4.4 from 5 stars (87 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Brother to a Dragonfly by Will D. Campbell
Delve into the pages of this engrossing historical fiction novel, where the past comes alive in vivid detail. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, the story follows the lives of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. With its richly drawn characters and immersive storytelling, this book offers a glimpse into a world long gone but not forgotten.
Explore the mysteries of the universe with this fascinating exploration of astronomy and cosmology. From the origins of the universe to the search for extraterrestrial life, the author takes readers on a journey through the cosmos, shedding light on some of the universe's most profound mysteries. With its accessible language and engaging narrative, this book is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the cosmos.
Explore the depths of human emotion with this powerful collection of poetry, where words dance off the page and into the heart. From love and longing to despair and redemption, each poem offers a glimpse into the human experience in all its complexity. With its evocative imagery and lyrical prose, this book is a testament to the enduring power of poetry to move and inspire.
Related ebooks of Brother to a Dragonfly
Praxis 5901 Elementary Education: 3 Subject Study Guide: ...
The Praxis Elementary 5901 study guide is fully aligned to the exam blueprint and test specifications. Our study guides have practice tests and content relevant to the test. The practice tests have detailed answer explanations so you can see why you got an answer correct or incorrect.The study guide includes the following prep for each subtestMathematics 5903:Detailed explanations for 67+ skills98+ detailed examples/practice problems worked outTesting tips specific to the Praxis IIExam specific vocabularyTWO FULL…
Netter's Integrated Review of Medicine: Pathogenesis to T...
Netter’s Integrated Review of Medicine: Pathogenesis to Treatment provides concise, visual overviews of the basic science and mechanisms of disease most relevant to diagnosis and treatment. This integrated approach to underlying principles is your helpful companion on wards providing an understanding of why best practices, evidence, and guidelines make sense in the context of clinical decision making. Short, to-the-point chapters focus on common clinical situations and bridge the gap between basic sciences and the clinical…
A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana and Marin make it through their very first cosplay event, and not long after, Marin's heart undergoes a change...?! But that's not going to stop her cosplaying! To research their next project, the duo decide to watch the anime it's based on...but on screening night, they wind up alone together...?! And with JuJu, another gorgeous cosplayer, dropping…
Age of Anger: A History of the Present
One of our most important public intellectuals reveals the hidden history of our current global crisis.Longlisted for the Orwell Prize A New York Times Notable Book of 2017Named a Best Book of the Year by Slate and NPRHow can we explain the origins of the great wave of paranoid hatreds that seem inescapable in our close-knit world―from American shooters and ISIS to Donald Trump, from a rise in vengeful nationalism across the world to racism…
The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (The New Father, 18) Out of My Mind: An Instructional Guide for Literature – Novel Study Guide for 4th-8th Grade Literature with Close Reading and Writing Activities (Great Works Classroom Resource York: The Clockwork Ghost (York, 2) Careers in Criminal Justice Diary of a Roblox Noob: Bee Swarm Simulator (Roblox Book) Planning Effective Instruction: Diversity Responsive Methods and Management Tidelands: A Novel (1) (The Fairmile Series) Freedom Dreams (TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION): The Black Radical Imagination 1L of a Ride: A Well-Traveled Professor’s Roadmap to Success in the First Year of Law School (Career Guides) Unplugged
