A review by caffeinated_bookaholic
Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary by Juan Williams

5.0

Reading about Marshall's life and dedication to justice and equality under law was a very enlightening way to approach the civil rights movement. The part which struck me most was a quote from him talking about why he didn't approve of MLK's methods, because they disregarded the work Marshall and the NAACP had done to ensure the laws were just and evenly applied - he said "I'm working to make sure everyone follows the law, black and white" - and rioting or walking is a tool either side can use against the other. It is interesting on the other side of it to see how many people remember MLK, and how few Thurgood Marshall. Both have their place, I suppose, but it's food for thought.