Born and raised in Greenville; Mississippi; within the shelter of old traditions; aristocratic in the best sense; William Alexander Percy in his lifetime (1885--1942) was brought face to face with the convulsions of a changing world. Lanterns on the Levee is his memorial to the South of his youth and young manhood. In describing life in the Mississippi Delta; Percy bridges the interval between the semifeudal South of the 1800s and the anxious South of the early 1940s. The rare qualities of this classic memoir lie not in what Will Percy did in his life -- although his life was exciting and varied -- but rather in the intimate; honest; and soul-probing record of how he brought himself to contemplate unflinchingly a new and unstable era. The 1973 introduction by Walker Percy -- Will's nephew and adopted son -- recalls the strong character and easy grace of "the most extraordinary man I have ever known."
#95121 in Books King Martin Luther Jr 2016-01-12 2016-01-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; .81 #File Name: 0807034525320 pagesThe Radical King
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Nothing new; but a good progression of speechesBy J. JohnsonThere is a small torn part of me with this book. I had purchased this book and The Essential Martin Luther King Jr book within weeks of one another. Both books had a few of the same speeches. Many of the speeches found in this book are also found on the internet for free; so why buy this one?Cornel West has a focus for this book- to show how radical King's views on love were and why he lost popularity within the white and black communities. West selects certain speeches; gives an introduction of place and what to look for; and then lets the speech flow without follow up comment. What happens is the reader sees a progression of how this speech that was done 2 years earlier has been modified to be a bit stronger than before with emphasis; with focus; and with the cry for love. He gets more radical as time moves forward.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I love reading DrBy Bemshi JonesI love reading Dr. King's own words and find the book a powerful reminder of who Dr. King was. He has been too long hijacked by right winged politicians and I find that even young children are not properly taught about his legacy. They seem to think of him as someone who has done good deeds. Dr. King has been disgracefully watered down. I read it quickly and have referred to it many times in conversation as I am a Radical Lover myself or at least trying to be the best one I can be.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is a most important book; one that will ...By Tom FosterThis is a most important book; one that will be appreciated by all thoughtful; progressive people. King's writings collected here and the introductions by Cornell West reflect the full scope of Dr King's radical critique of American society and his profound commitment to nonviolence. Martin Luther King's words ring as true or perhaps more true today than when they were written.
