This Far By Faith

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In This Far by Faith Juan Williams, author of Eyes on the Prize, the landmark book on the history of the Civil Rights movement, and Quinton Dixie, a professor of religious studies and African American studies at Indiana University, bring to life the pivotal moments facing men and women of faith, beginning with ministers leading rebellions against slavery and towering over men and women who used faith in God to rise above the brutality of being demeaned as slaves. Here are the stories of politics, tent revivals, and the importance of black churches as touchstones for every step of the faith journey that became the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Using archival and contemporary photography, historical research, and modern-day interviews, and featuring messages from some of today's foremost clergymen and women, This Far by Faith is the first in-depth treatment of this social history and a companion to a major public television series.

Juan Williams is the author of the acclaimed PBS series companion volume Eyes on the Prize. He is a senior correspondent for NPR, political analyst for Fox News, and the host of America's Black Forum. Williams worked at the Washington Post for twenty-three years as a columnist, editorial writer, and White House correspondent. He has won an Emmy Award for his television documentary writing and has contributed features to Fortune, Atlantic Monthly, Ebony, GQ, New Republic, and Black Issues Book Review. He is a graduate of Haverford College in Pennsylvania.

"Fascinating." -- New York Times Book Review "[This Far by Faith] skillfully combines written and oral sources with historical narrative." -- Boston Globe "The memorable photographs and illustrations...powerfully attest to the courage and religious convictions of generations of African Americans." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] clear, engaging...and nuanced introduction to the power of faith to sustain the African American community." -- Library Journal "[An] enlightening book." -- Booklist "This Far by Faith will go a long way in preserving stories about a significant aspect of our lives." -- Black Issues Book Review "This Far by Faith is a must-read." -- Christian Science Monitor "This Far by Faith is an important and powerful contribution to the historical archives of this country." -- Philadelphia Tribune "A learned, well-illustrated volume." -- Choice