Author: Charles E Cobb Jr.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465080952
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. at the peak of the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. "Just for self defense," King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverend's Montgomery, Alabama home as "an arsenal." Like King, many ostensibly "nonviolent" civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to selfprotection -- yet this crucial dimension of the Afro-American freedom struggle has been long ignored by history. In This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed, civil rights scholar Charles E. Cobb Jr. describes the vital role that armed self-defense played in the survival and liberation of black communities in America during the Southern Freedom Movement of the 1960s. In the Deep South, blacks often safeguarded themselves and their loved ones from white supremacist violence by bearing -- and, when necessary, using -- firearms. In much the same way, Cobb shows, nonviolent civil rights workers received critical support from black gun owners in the regions where they worked. Whether patrolling their neighborhoods, garrisoning their homes, or firing back at attackers, these courageous men and women and the weapons they carried were crucial to the movement's success. Giving voice to the World War II veterans, rural activists, volunteer security guards, and self-defense groups who took up arms to defend their lives and liberties, This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed lays bare the paradoxical relationship between the nonviolent civil rights struggle and the Second Amendment. Drawing on his firsthand experiences in the civil rights movement and interviews with fellow participants, Cobb provides a controversial examination of the crucial place of firearms in the fight for American freedom.
This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed
Author: Charles E Cobb Jr.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465080952
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. at the peak of the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. "Just for self defense," King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverend's Montgomery, Alabama home as "an arsenal." Like King, many ostensibly "nonviolent" civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to selfprotection -- yet this crucial dimension of the Afro-American freedom struggle has been long ignored by history. In This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed, civil rights scholar Charles E. Cobb Jr. describes the vital role that armed self-defense played in the survival and liberation of black communities in America during the Southern Freedom Movement of the 1960s. In the Deep South, blacks often safeguarded themselves and their loved ones from white supremacist violence by bearing -- and, when necessary, using -- firearms. In much the same way, Cobb shows, nonviolent civil rights workers received critical support from black gun owners in the regions where they worked. Whether patrolling their neighborhoods, garrisoning their homes, or firing back at attackers, these courageous men and women and the weapons they carried were crucial to the movement's success. Giving voice to the World War II veterans, rural activists, volunteer security guards, and self-defense groups who took up arms to defend their lives and liberties, This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed lays bare the paradoxical relationship between the nonviolent civil rights struggle and the Second Amendment. Drawing on his firsthand experiences in the civil rights movement and interviews with fellow participants, Cobb provides a controversial examination of the crucial place of firearms in the fight for American freedom.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465080952
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. at the peak of the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. "Just for self defense," King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverend's Montgomery, Alabama home as "an arsenal." Like King, many ostensibly "nonviolent" civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to selfprotection -- yet this crucial dimension of the Afro-American freedom struggle has been long ignored by history. In This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed, civil rights scholar Charles E. Cobb Jr. describes the vital role that armed self-defense played in the survival and liberation of black communities in America during the Southern Freedom Movement of the 1960s. In the Deep South, blacks often safeguarded themselves and their loved ones from white supremacist violence by bearing -- and, when necessary, using -- firearms. In much the same way, Cobb shows, nonviolent civil rights workers received critical support from black gun owners in the regions where they worked. Whether patrolling their neighborhoods, garrisoning their homes, or firing back at attackers, these courageous men and women and the weapons they carried were crucial to the movement's success. Giving voice to the World War II veterans, rural activists, volunteer security guards, and self-defense groups who took up arms to defend their lives and liberties, This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed lays bare the paradoxical relationship between the nonviolent civil rights struggle and the Second Amendment. Drawing on his firsthand experiences in the civil rights movement and interviews with fellow participants, Cobb provides a controversial examination of the crucial place of firearms in the fight for American freedom.
Johnny Got His Gun
Author: Dalton Trumbo
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0806537604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The Searing Portrayal Of War That Has Stunned And Galvanized Generations Of Readers An immediate bestseller upon its original publication in 1939, Dalton Trumbo?s stark, profoundly troubling masterpiece about the horrors of World War I brilliantly crystallized the uncompromising brutality of war and became the most influential protest novel of the Vietnam era. Johnny Got His Gun is an undisputed classic of antiwar literature that?s as timely as ever. ?A terrifying book, of an extraordinary emotional intensity.?--The Washington Post "Powerful. . . an eye-opener." --Michael Moore "Mr. Trumbo sets this story down almost without pause or punctuation and with a fury amounting to eloquence."--The New York Times "A book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it."--Saturday Review
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0806537604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The Searing Portrayal Of War That Has Stunned And Galvanized Generations Of Readers An immediate bestseller upon its original publication in 1939, Dalton Trumbo?s stark, profoundly troubling masterpiece about the horrors of World War I brilliantly crystallized the uncompromising brutality of war and became the most influential protest novel of the Vietnam era. Johnny Got His Gun is an undisputed classic of antiwar literature that?s as timely as ever. ?A terrifying book, of an extraordinary emotional intensity.?--The Washington Post "Powerful. . . an eye-opener." --Michael Moore "Mr. Trumbo sets this story down almost without pause or punctuation and with a fury amounting to eloquence."--The New York Times "A book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it."--Saturday Review
Puppet: The Hardest Decision You’ll Never Have to Make
Author: Buford Delgado
Publisher: Damned Monsters
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Alfred’s life would be perfect if not for one huge problem. His inability to make decisions is like a toxic mold that destroys everything. After his fiancée decides she’s had enough, he’s forced to deal with his shortcomings. But how and where to start? How convenient, then, that a TV ad is offering permanent solutions. All Alfred has to do is listen to an audio recording. But no one warned him about the side effects: blackouts, personality changes, and then his ex goes missing under suspicious circumstances… Keywords: fiction, novelette, supernatural, mystery, relationship, fast, possession, demon, twist, halloween, scary, creepy, haunting, haunted possessed
Publisher: Damned Monsters
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Alfred’s life would be perfect if not for one huge problem. His inability to make decisions is like a toxic mold that destroys everything. After his fiancée decides she’s had enough, he’s forced to deal with his shortcomings. But how and where to start? How convenient, then, that a TV ad is offering permanent solutions. All Alfred has to do is listen to an audio recording. But no one warned him about the side effects: blackouts, personality changes, and then his ex goes missing under suspicious circumstances… Keywords: fiction, novelette, supernatural, mystery, relationship, fast, possession, demon, twist, halloween, scary, creepy, haunting, haunted possessed
The Great Means Expansive Buddha Flower Adornment Sutra: First door
Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780917512667
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780917512667
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0593193539
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0593193539
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Live by the Gun Die by the Gun 1
Author: Jai Anthony Jones
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523917464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
THIS IS A FICTION BOOK BASED ON A TRUE STORY. THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A HARD TIME FIGURING OUT THE LIFE OF ANY OF THEIR LOVE ONES WHO DWELL IN THE STREET LIFE. FOR THOSE THAT GLORIFY THE STREET LIFE;THIS IS A SELF HELP BOOK. FOR THOSE THAT GET INCARCERATED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, LET ME BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU NOT TO BE UPSET THAT SOMEONE DOESNT PUT THEIR LIFE ON HOLD TO CATER TO YOU. KNOW WHAT YOU GETTING IN TO BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BECOME THE PERSON YOU DESPISE SO MUCH. A RAT! OH YEAH..AND WHEN YOU GET SHOT THAT SHIT HURT. This story begins with 1/2 Pint & Chevy who vowed to never coexist on the wicked streets of LOS ANGELES. SOMEONE HAS TO DIE! During Pints decade of FEDERAL incarceration he anticipated his revenge on the person who killed his road dog (bestfriend) as much as he anticipated his release date. But in life every coin has a flip side and Chevy was also eagerly waiting 1/2 Pints arrivial while death was waiting to cut the check on either one of their lives. It seemed to be inevitable until the unexpected occurred causing them to merge in a way that made the world witness what the streets been praying for. But how long will the peace last. Does real recognize real or is fake the new real? ENJOY THE BOOK.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523917464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
THIS IS A FICTION BOOK BASED ON A TRUE STORY. THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A HARD TIME FIGURING OUT THE LIFE OF ANY OF THEIR LOVE ONES WHO DWELL IN THE STREET LIFE. FOR THOSE THAT GLORIFY THE STREET LIFE;THIS IS A SELF HELP BOOK. FOR THOSE THAT GET INCARCERATED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, LET ME BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU NOT TO BE UPSET THAT SOMEONE DOESNT PUT THEIR LIFE ON HOLD TO CATER TO YOU. KNOW WHAT YOU GETTING IN TO BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BECOME THE PERSON YOU DESPISE SO MUCH. A RAT! OH YEAH..AND WHEN YOU GET SHOT THAT SHIT HURT. This story begins with 1/2 Pint & Chevy who vowed to never coexist on the wicked streets of LOS ANGELES. SOMEONE HAS TO DIE! During Pints decade of FEDERAL incarceration he anticipated his revenge on the person who killed his road dog (bestfriend) as much as he anticipated his release date. But in life every coin has a flip side and Chevy was also eagerly waiting 1/2 Pints arrivial while death was waiting to cut the check on either one of their lives. It seemed to be inevitable until the unexpected occurred causing them to merge in a way that made the world witness what the streets been praying for. But how long will the peace last. Does real recognize real or is fake the new real? ENJOY THE BOOK.
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Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 944
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ISBN:
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Pages : 944
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The Making of a Fast Gun
Author: Thompson Burnside
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
About the Book The Making of a Fast Gun: The Story of Colt McCoy is the exciting tale of both violence and redemption. It tells the story of Colt, who gets caught up in circumstances that are beyond his control. Colt stood up for his friend, which then made him a target for every fast gun that wanted to enhance their own reputation. This takes him on a violent journey that appears to have no escape, and all Colt wants is to be home with his family and the girl that he loves. About the Author Thompson Burnside was born and raised in West Virginia, which he refers to as “almost heaven.” He loves God, his country, and his family. He has a deep concern and love for others. He enjoys hunting and fishing in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
About the Book The Making of a Fast Gun: The Story of Colt McCoy is the exciting tale of both violence and redemption. It tells the story of Colt, who gets caught up in circumstances that are beyond his control. Colt stood up for his friend, which then made him a target for every fast gun that wanted to enhance their own reputation. This takes him on a violent journey that appears to have no escape, and all Colt wants is to be home with his family and the girl that he loves. About the Author Thompson Burnside was born and raised in West Virginia, which he refers to as “almost heaven.” He loves God, his country, and his family. He has a deep concern and love for others. He enjoys hunting and fishing in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains.
Gun Guys
Author: Dan Baum
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
ISBN: 0307595412
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"A funny, raucous, eye-opening, wholly non-partisan trip in search of Americans who love their guns"--
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
ISBN: 0307595412
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"A funny, raucous, eye-opening, wholly non-partisan trip in search of Americans who love their guns"--
Mink Hills
Author: J.F Lore
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1038303060
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
For more than two hundred years, the township of Mink Hills, Manitoba, has been embroiled in a secret war with an enemy profoundly suited to the shadows. Legend has it that werewolves roam the woods outside of town, responsible for the abduction of local children—a few from each generation. Of course, that’s nonsense. Surely, whatever monster is responsible for taking these children is merely human, though clearly lacking in humanity. But when the son of RCMP Detective Marcus Pope is abducted, along with two other children, and the desperate search takes him and his fellow officers deep into the woods, the werewolf legend becomes an undeniable reality in a vicious attack that leaves officers down and the survivors questioning everything they had ever believed. Enlisting the help of fellow detective Morgan Heart, as well as an ancient werewolf who had been turned against his will centuries earlier, Marcus vows to put an end to the wolf pack’s persistent and pernicious evil and seek justice for everything they’d taken from the people of Mink Hills, and from himself.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1038303060
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
For more than two hundred years, the township of Mink Hills, Manitoba, has been embroiled in a secret war with an enemy profoundly suited to the shadows. Legend has it that werewolves roam the woods outside of town, responsible for the abduction of local children—a few from each generation. Of course, that’s nonsense. Surely, whatever monster is responsible for taking these children is merely human, though clearly lacking in humanity. But when the son of RCMP Detective Marcus Pope is abducted, along with two other children, and the desperate search takes him and his fellow officers deep into the woods, the werewolf legend becomes an undeniable reality in a vicious attack that leaves officers down and the survivors questioning everything they had ever believed. Enlisting the help of fellow detective Morgan Heart, as well as an ancient werewolf who had been turned against his will centuries earlier, Marcus vows to put an end to the wolf pack’s persistent and pernicious evil and seek justice for everything they’d taken from the people of Mink Hills, and from himself.