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Medgar and Myrlie

Medgar Evers and the Love Story that Awakened America

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Medgar and Myrlie

Auteur(s): Joy-Ann Reid
Narrateur(s): Joy-Ann Reid
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#1 New York Times Bestseller

NAACP Image Award Winner

From Joy-Ann Reid, a triumphant work of biography that repositions slain Civil Rights pioneer Medgar Evers at the heart of America's struggle for freedom, and celebrates Myrlie Evers's extraordinary activism after her husband's assassination in the driveway of their Mississippi home.

“Medgar Evers deserves a place alongside Malcolm X and Dr. King in our historical memory. Evers, with Myrlie as his partner in activism and in life, was doing civil rights work in the single most hostile and dangerous environment in America.”—from Medgar and Myrlie

Myrlie Louise Beasley met Medgar Evers on her first day of college. They fell in love at first sight, married just one year later, and Myrlie left school to focus on their growing family.

Medgar became the field secretary for the Mississippi branch of the NAACP, charged with beating back the most intractable and violent resistance to black voting rights in the country. Myrlie served as Medgar’s secretary and confidant, working hand in hand with him as they struggled against public accommodations and school segregation, lynching, violence, and sheer despair within their state’s “black belt.” They fought to desegregate the intractable University of Mississippi, organized picket lines and boycotts, despite repeated terroristic threats, including the 1962 firebombing of their home, where they lived with their three young children.

On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers became the highest profile victim of Klan-related assassination of a black civil rights leader at that time; gunned down in the couple’s driveway in Jackson. In the wake of his tragic death, Myrlie carried on their civil rights legacy; writing a book about Medgar’s fight, trying to win a congressional seat, and becoming a leader of the NAACP in her own right.

In this groundbreaking and thrilling account of two heroes of the civil rights movement, Joy-Ann Reid uses Medgar and Myrlie’s relationship as a lens through which to explore the on-the-ground work that went into winning basic rights for Black Americans, and the repercussions that still resonate today.

Amériques Militants Politique et militantisme États-Unis Droits civils Mississippi Justice sociale Mouvement social Martin Luther King

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It was a great listen. Learning all the history (civil rights and personal) woven together. As a Canadian I am baffled by the deep seeded hatred and thrilled at the progress. I hope if Myrlie wants to and as able that she will be at Kamala Harris' inauguration.

very inspiring quite down to earth

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This is a gut wrenching love story that is well written and superbly narrated, that I listened to the entire book in one day. Joy-Ann Reid has created and narrated a masterpiece. I do hope this book places the spotlight on both Medgar Evan's essential contributions to the early years of the civil rights struggle. Myrlie's public speaking and work after his assassination is inspiring. I learnt so much from this book. Sharing their story now, should also act as a warning because one of the two major Parties in the US no longer tries to hide their white supremacy beliefs and activities.

So compelling that I couldn't stop listening.

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I expected to enjoy this book but was surprised at how much it really drew me into the story!! I already knew about Medgar, his work and his assassination but I learned so much more about his life and especially the life of Myrlie. I really appreciate the chance to know about the details of their wonderful love story and the strength of the entire family. I highly recommend it and glad I started it on a weekend because I was able to listen start to finish over 2 days. Joy-Ann Reid has a fantastic voice and tells the story perfectly. Thanks!

It really grabbed me

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