Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s Memoir ‘Nonviolent’ Examines Nonviolence As Resistance

Rev. James Lawson Jr. was a central figure of the Civil Rights Movement, whose efforts in that period have been documented. An upcoming memoir from the late activist and professor, Nonviolent, arrives on shelves this month and delves into Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s life and work within the nonviolent resistance movement and beyond.

Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love is the title of Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s memoir, with journalist and author Emily Yellin bringing Lawson’s journey to life.