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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A ‘how to’ guide for the next generation." * Christian Science Monitor *
"This book is both easy to read and deeply inspiring. It is among the best introductions to the philosophy of the nonviolent movement. . . . Highly recommended." * CHOICE *
"Rev. Lawson wants us to think big. . . .What he offers...is a huge helping of wisdom. Lawson also offers a method, derived from Gandhi, King, and his own experience in movements for freedom, peace and economic justice." * Fellowship Magazine *
Table of ContentsForeword by Angela Davis
Preface
Introduction to James M. Lawson's Talks, Dialogues, and Interviews
Michael K. Honey
1 The Power of Nonviolence in the Fight for Racial Justice
2 Understanding Violence and Nonviolence
3 Steps of a Nonviolent Protest or Movement
4 Examples of Social Change through Nonviolence
5 Where Do We Go from Here?
6 You Have to Do the Truth Part First: A Dialogue between Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. and Bryan Stevenson
7 A Brief Biography of James M. Lawson Jr.
Kent Wong
Notes
Contributing Authors