GordonReed, Annette

Vernon Can Read: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:: 9781586486709
author:: GordonReed, Annette
format:: Paperback
publisher:: PublicAffairs
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 140mm X 210mm
Genre:: Black studies
Condition:: New
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Vernon Can Read! A Memoir is a personal account of life and times that spans the struggles and changes of African-American experience during the civil rights revolution of the second half of the twentieth century. Written by Vernon Jordan, a senior executive and long-time civil rights leader, this book offers an unforgettable story of growth, danger, and perseverance. Jordan's journey from a young college student to a prominent figure in American society is one of remarkable transformation. Through his memoir, he shares insights into the sweeping events and challenges that shaped his life and the lives of those around him. With unflinching honesty and charisma, Vernon Jordan recounts his experiences as a driving force for change, forging close relationships with presidents, business leaders, and other influential figures.

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