Black History Month Adult Book Spoltlight!

Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement follows civil rights icon John Lewis’ evolution as boy from the cotton fields of rural Alabama to the halls of the US Capitol as a member of the United States House of Representatives.  Lewis, a mentee of Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental figure in the early civil rights movement, promoting non-violent protest to achieve the goals of the movement. As he famously said, “Never be afraid to make some noise.  Get in good trouble. Necessary trouble.”  In this memoir, he weaves his experiences from the Nashville Movement, the Selma to Montgomery March, as a Freedom Rider, and to the halls of Congress into a story of courage and strength in the face of violence and intimidation.   While Mr. Lewis passed away in 2020, his courage, passion, and leadership live on through his words and immeasurable contributions to our country. 

Come to the Center Point Public Library to check out Walking with the Wind from our book collection.  For more on Lewis, also check out Jon Meacham’s His Truth is Marching on: John Lewis and the Power of Hope, also available at the library.