Grant HayterMenzies
Lillian Carter: A Compassionate Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786497195
- author:
- Grant HayterMenzies
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 277
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, France
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Lillian Carter: A Compassionate Life offers an intimate look at the life of a remarkable woman who defied conventions to make a lasting impact. As a nurse, mother, and social justice activist in segregated Georgia, Lillian broke rules that defined a woman's place in society. Through interviews with friends, colleagues, and those who knew her, this book reveals the essence of a woman dubbed "First Mother of the world" by the press. Drawing on previously unseen letters, documents, and photographs, it captures the courage, conviction, and compassion that drove Lillian to support civil rights and challenge social norms. This biography sheds light on an extraordinary individual who embodied the power of individual action in creating positive change.
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