Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of the slain NAACP leader Medgar Evers, and Columbia University professor, Manning Marable, share some of the lesser known elements of the civil rights activist’s life through his personal documents, writings and public speeches to create this detailed account. The Autobiography of Medgar Evers gives an exhaustive look at Evers’ connections with political leaders of the time, his vision for the future, and a brief but poignant glimpse into his personal life. –nicholas robinson
