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Adam By Adam: The Autobiography of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was loved; he was hated. He was admired; he was vilified. Few who heard this Congressman's fiery oratory or read his impassioned writings will forget him. Now a whole new generation will be introduced to this flamboyant, controversial, and wildly popular man.With colorful details, Powell recounts his childhood in early 20th -- century Harlem, his
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Paperback
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260 pages
Published
January 1st 2002
by Kensington
(first published June 1st 2000)
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Adam Clayton Powell Jr.'s life is impressive but you knew that already. This autobiography mostly reads like a listing of career accomplishments, albeit really impressive ones. Outside of his father, there's very little in-depth detailing of his relationship with others, while other aspects of his life are insanely detailed (i.e. court cases against him). Either way, I'm glad I read this book and now have a greater appreciation for his work. I'll probably end up reading a biography just to get m
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I can not believe I never heard of such a profound leader and politician while I was in school.
All the things one man achieved and I never knew who he was until this year.
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71). He was the first person from New York of African American descent to be elected to Congress, and he became a powerful national politician.
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“Unless man is committed to the belief that all mankind are his brothers, then he labors in vain and hypocritically in the vineyards of equality”
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