A review by alisarae
Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation by John Lewis
“Always remember what Daddy King [MLK’s father] said: ‘Make it plain. Make it clear. Make it real.’”
At first I thought this book was written for youth because the language is so simple. There are short, straightforward sentences and the vocabulary is basic. But the truths are profound. Indeed: “There is no mistaking where I stand when I talk.” John Lewis was a giant because he was always honest, straightforward and he unwaveringly stuck to his convictions. He was committed to seeing every person as a fellow child of God, committed to he faith and hope that things and people would change for the better, committed to nonviolence in actions, posture, and speech.
I liked the reminder that spirituality was and is at the heart of movements for justice. It informs our convictions and helps us keep the faith that God is working on our side. It keeps us from despair and renews our strength to continue. It allows us to find freedom in forgiveness. Ministers and laypeople literally trained civil rights activists in the 60s and 70s. Church basements were used to run simulations and prepare people to respond with nonviolence in the face of violence. I’m proud of this legacy of my religion.
At first I thought this book was written for youth because the language is so simple. There are short, straightforward sentences and the vocabulary is basic. But the truths are profound. Indeed: “There is no mistaking where I stand when I talk.” John Lewis was a giant because he was always honest, straightforward and he unwaveringly stuck to his convictions. He was committed to seeing every person as a fellow child of God, committed to he faith and hope that things and people would change for the better, committed to nonviolence in actions, posture, and speech.
I liked the reminder that spirituality was and is at the heart of movements for justice. It informs our convictions and helps us keep the faith that God is working on our side. It keeps us from despair and renews our strength to continue. It allows us to find freedom in forgiveness. Ministers and laypeople literally trained civil rights activists in the 60s and 70s. Church basements were used to run simulations and prepare people to respond with nonviolence in the face of violence. I’m proud of this legacy of my religion.