A White Preacher's Memoir: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1579660150
ISBN13:9781579660154
Release Date:September 1999
Publisher:Black Belt Press
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Helps to show the diversity that aided the movement
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
One thing I really enjoyed about reading Rev. Graetz's book was that it showed some of the diversity that was a critical part of the Civil Rights movement without making the case that African-Americans could not do it alone. Anytime a book is written in this type of context - a minority perspective on an issue - there is a danger of overshadowing the majority's struggle. In this case, Rev. Graetz merely tells of his involvement in what he saw as the right thing to do. Never does he make a huge deal about his own sacrifice, but instead talks about the general struggle. In the fine line between unique-diversification and over-the-top self praise, Rev. Graetz clearly falls on the side of the first. In addition, the book looks at different congregational backgrounds in the black community coming together for the common cause. There are many stories to be told about the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and this is one that should be read.
Defines living out Christian justice and mercy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Pastor Robert Graetz left seminary with his young family to take a call to Trinity Lutheran Church in Montgomery, Alabama. As a white pastor during the time of the civil rights activity in Montgomery, he writes of his day to day struggle with racial hatred and how it affected his congregation and his family. This book defines the courage it takes to live out Christian justice and mercy and added a dimension to my knowledge of this era I had not yet experienced before I read it. Although I rated it a 9, if someone did not return my copy, I would buy another. It is a must for my library.
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