Howlett, Duncan

No Greater Love: The James Reeb Story [Civil Rights Movement, Religious Activism]

New York: Harper & Row, 1966. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; the dust jacket has the price of $4.95 intact with a hint of corner wear. 8.5 inches tall; xii [1] 242 pages with an index and section of b/w photographs.

A poignant biography an essential read for those seeking to understand the personal sacrifices that fueled the Civil Rights Movement and the enduring impact of one individual's moral conviction on a nation's conscience.
that chronicles the life and martyrdom of James Reeb, a white Unitarian minister whose tragic death in Selma, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement galvanized national attention and underscored the moral urgency of racial justice. Reeb's shift from Presbyterian to Unitarianism reflected his growing commitment to social action. In Selma, he was murdered by white supremacists, becoming a civil rights martyr.

Howlett's narrative is grounded in firsthand accounts, including interviews with Reeb's family, colleagues, and civil rights leaders, providing an intimate portrait of a man whose life was defined by compassion, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice. The biography not only honors Reeb's legacy but also serves as a testament to the transformative power of individual action in the face of systemic oppression.
[Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Civil Rights Movement, Religious Activism, Racial Justice, Unitarian Universalism, American History, Biography, Civil Rights History, Religious Studies.

Item #20616

Price: $225.00