Born to Rebel: An Autobiography
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Born the son of a sharecropper in 1894 near Ninety Six, South Carolina, Benjamin E. Mays went on to serve as president of Morehouse College for twenty-seven years and as the first president of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0820308811
ISBN13:9780820308814
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:University of Georgia Press
Length:380 Pages
Weight:1.58 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Another great one
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This was a wonderful book, its a wonder how Dr. Mays overcame all the things that was holding him back. This is one you should read.
Excellent!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays (1894-1984) was one of the most prominent educators, social reformists and civil rights and religious leaders of his time. This book magnificently captures a time in American history that is far too scarcely documented: the Post-Civil War segregation era, leading up to 1970. This book gives a very personal description of Dr. Mays's struggles for dignity, respect and integrity, while simultaneously touching upon the collective struggle of African-Americans. I recommend this book for anyone seeking a greater understanding of African-American and American history. Mr. Mays was a pioneer in social reform and civil rights, was the President of Morehouse College from 1940-67, was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and held the honor of being the "First" to hold several important and powerful positions in private and public organizations. He was a giant among men. I assure you that this is one of the best autobiographies that you will read.
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