Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

Join a discussion of a political memoir that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the man behind the legacy. Special Date (4th Friday)
About this Event

According to an Amazon review, John Conyers III makesa readers aware of:

• "A Civil Rights Movement Up Close: Witness history through the eyes of a son who grew up alongside giants like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, learning firsthand the costs and triumphs of the fight for equality.
• The Making of a Political Legacy: Explore the untold stories behind landmark legislation, from the fight for the MLK holiday to the decades-long push for H.R. 40 and reparations, and the equity-focused work that continues today.
• Coming of Age in Detroit: Experience the Motor City's political and cultural heartbeat, from the family home on Seven Mile Road to the corridors of power, in a city that shaped both father and son.
• A Son's Search for His Own Voice: A moving, clear-eyed journey of a son learning to reconcile the image of a national hero with the reality of an often-absent father, and ultimately finding his own place in the world his father helped build."
• Questions Contact Arlene Reese-313-481-1782
• The Lincoln Branch Book Club is a Hybrid event. Registrants will recive the ZOOM info the week of the event.