Steven Levingston
Autor de Little Demon in the City of Light: A True Story of Murder and Mesmerism in Belle Epoque Paris
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Steven Levingston is the author of Little Demon in the City of Light and Kennedy and King, which was named a New York Times Editor's Choice selection and a Washington Post Notable Book of 2017. The nonfiction book editor of the Washington Post, he has lived and worked in Beijing, Hong Kong, New mostrar más York, Paris, and Washington and reported and edited for the Wall Street Journal and International Herald Tribune. mostrar menos
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- Steven Levingston is the nonfiction editor of The Washington Post. He is author of Little Demon in the City of Light: A True Story of Murder and Mesmerism in Belle Époque Paris (Doubleday, 2014) and The Kennedy Baby: The Loss that Transformed JFK (Washington Post eBook, 2013). He has worked for the Wall Street Journal, the International Herald Tribune, the Associated Press and the China Daily, with stints in Beijing, Hong Kong and Paris. He grew up in California and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University.
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This book captures the complicated relationship between two larger-than-life figures from the 1960s: Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy. On the surface, the two had little in common. Kennedy came from Boston, the son of wealth and privilege. King was born in the racially segregated South, the son and grandson of ministers. But there are also similarities. Both were highly educated, charismatic leaders with excellent public speaking skills. This book traces the history of the Civil Rights movement through the intersecting lives of these two men. It portrays Kennedy’s gradual acceptance of King’s message, resulting in his endorsement of new Civil Rights legislation.
Along the way, the author highlights the contributions of Harry Belafonte, Robert Kennedy, Jackie Robinson, and other key players. He recounts major events, mostly in chronological order. The book is structured in alternating chapters reflecting the viewpoints of King and Kennedy. King comes across as determined and focused. His strategy of non-violent protest and civil disobedience to unfair laws led to confrontations which could not be ignored.
Kennedy at first reflects the political worries of a candidate seeking election and trying not to alienate a constituency. King keeps after him and his reluctance is eventually convinced to act through King’s persistence and the need to address the rising violence in the South.
This book is not a detailed biography of King or Kennedy, nor is it a complete history of Civil Rights; however, it touches on many important issues that are still relevant today. I think this book provides a good starting point for those who have not read extensively about Kennedy, King, or Civil Rights. It is also beneficial for understanding the history of race relations in the United States.
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Along the way, the author highlights the contributions of Harry Belafonte, Robert Kennedy, Jackie Robinson, and other key players. He recounts major events, mostly in chronological order. The book is structured in alternating chapters reflecting the viewpoints of King and Kennedy. King comes across as determined and focused. His strategy of non-violent protest and civil disobedience to unfair laws led to confrontations which could not be ignored.
Kennedy at first reflects the political worries of a candidate seeking election and trying not to alienate a constituency. King keeps after him and his reluctance is eventually convinced to act through King’s persistence and the need to address the rising violence in the South.
This book is not a detailed biography of King or Kennedy, nor is it a complete history of Civil Rights; however, it touches on many important issues that are still relevant today. I think this book provides a good starting point for those who have not read extensively about Kennedy, King, or Civil Rights. It is also beneficial for understanding the history of race relations in the United States.
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Barack and Joe is an intimate look at the making of the powerful partnership between Barack Obama and Joe Biden. It shares both the professional and personal journey these two went on as they navigated a campaign, a presidency, family loss, and day to day life challenges.
I appreciated that it looked at both the highs and lows and enjoyed that at first, they weren't quite sure of one another as they were both eyeing a run at the presidency. Watching their connection unfold as Barack eventually chooses Biden as his running mate was so interesting to see and just like any relationship, it didn't all happen perfectly.
I loved reading this and it was a wonderful reminder of two men that are honest, fair and just good people during their time in office and beyond. It was a bit bittersweet as it made me miss parts of our country that feel so different just a few years later. If you are also looking for a reminder of the good, this is a great place to start.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Books for an advanced copy.… (más)
I appreciated that it looked at both the highs and lows and enjoyed that at first, they weren't quite sure of one another as they were both eyeing a run at the presidency. Watching their connection unfold as Barack eventually chooses Biden as his running mate was so interesting to see and just like any relationship, it didn't all happen perfectly.
I loved reading this and it was a wonderful reminder of two men that are honest, fair and just good people during their time in office and beyond. It was a bit bittersweet as it made me miss parts of our country that feel so different just a few years later. If you are also looking for a reminder of the good, this is a great place to start.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Books for an advanced copy.… (más)
A thought provoking, captivating, and entertaining look at two of U.S. History's icons.
This is the kind of book our children should be reading in school. [a:Steven Levingston|718600|Steven Levingston|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1497117802p2/718600.jpg] manages to make history entertaining and appealing without losing the serious tone of the topic at hand. The book is written in such a way that the reader is truly transported to the events that transpired in Washington DC , Alabama, and other southern states in the late 50s and early 60s. A true masterpiece of historical storytelling.
I decided that in order to be a better informed person and to be able to comprehend the struggles and positions of today's black activists and civil right advocates I needed, I strongly needed, to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. Little did I know that in [b:Kennedy and King: The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights|31932825|Kennedy and King The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights|Steven Levingston|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490624286l/31932825._SY75_.jpg|52587882] I would not only find information, but true understanding of the battle some people went through roughly 60 years ago for their constitutional and human rights. To see how racists and bigots reacted to non-violent manifestations is simply mind boggling. What this book allows the reader is to grasp that in the "land of the free" there were those who were willing to kill another human being simply for sitting on a bus, going to school, or having lunch next to them.
In one end, this book allowed me to understand better how far we've gotten with regards to racial integration as a society. It is a sad reality that as long as there is people there will always be racists and bigots, but the fact that we've gotten so far in mere decades gives me hope. Today I can understand better why the confederate flag can be seen as a symbol for racism, and it is not only for what it meant during the days of the American Civil War in the 1860s, but more importantly for what it represented to individuals like "Dynamite Bob" , George Wallace, and "Bull" Connor in the 1960s.
I feel I can be a more empathetic individual after reading this book and learning about the heroes of the Albany Movement and the Birmingham campaign. I can also understand what the Jefferson assassination really meant to the American "negro", and my appreciation for the black icon Martin Luther King Jr soared up to new heights.… (más)
This is the kind of book our children should be reading in school. [a:Steven Levingston|718600|Steven Levingston|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1497117802p2/718600.jpg] manages to make history entertaining and appealing without losing the serious tone of the topic at hand. The book is written in such a way that the reader is truly transported to the events that transpired in Washington DC , Alabama, and other southern states in the late 50s and early 60s. A true masterpiece of historical storytelling.
I decided that in order to be a better informed person and to be able to comprehend the struggles and positions of today's black activists and civil right advocates I needed, I strongly needed, to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. Little did I know that in [b:Kennedy and King: The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights|31932825|Kennedy and King The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights|Steven Levingston|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490624286l/31932825._SY75_.jpg|52587882] I would not only find information, but true understanding of the battle some people went through roughly 60 years ago for their constitutional and human rights. To see how racists and bigots reacted to non-violent manifestations is simply mind boggling. What this book allows the reader is to grasp that in the "land of the free" there were those who were willing to kill another human being simply for sitting on a bus, going to school, or having lunch next to them.
In one end, this book allowed me to understand better how far we've gotten with regards to racial integration as a society. It is a sad reality that as long as there is people there will always be racists and bigots, but the fact that we've gotten so far in mere decades gives me hope. Today I can understand better why the confederate flag can be seen as a symbol for racism, and it is not only for what it meant during the days of the American Civil War in the 1860s, but more importantly for what it represented to individuals like "Dynamite Bob" , George Wallace, and "Bull" Connor in the 1960s.
I feel I can be a more empathetic individual after reading this book and learning about the heroes of the Albany Movement and the Birmingham campaign. I can also understand what the Jefferson assassination really meant to the American "negro", and my appreciation for the black icon Martin Luther King Jr soared up to new heights.… (más)
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President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Woven in with all the violent racist horrors of the Deep South in the 1960s
is the fact that The President, with the opposing force of his brother,
Attorney General, Robert Kennedy, refused to take Action.
His fear of Southern legislators stopped him from making the moral and legal decisions
to finally give Black People the Equal Rghts that could have prevented all the murders,
violence, riots, and eruption of hatred.
For years, he ignored the pleas and accusations of Dr. King.
The 'What-Ifs' still loom large as the KKK mentality surges in the United States.… (más)