An Easy Burden: The Civil Rights Movement and the Transformation of America

HarperCollins Publishers, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. Like New/Very Good . 0x0x0. Signed by Author. Book is in Near Fine condition; the dustjacket has a short tear and some edgewear. Inscribed "To Scott Gilbert, Peace & Blessings, Andrew Young Dec. 20, 2005". With extraordinary insight and humanity, Andrew Young brings to life major campaigns of the movement and illuminates with rare honesty the key personalities on all sides and their motives. "An Easy Burden" is required reading for everyone who wants to better understand Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights movement and the ongoing struggle for social justice that continues in his name. Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. Young later became active in politics, serving as a U.S. Congressman from Georgia, United States Ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter Administration, and 55th Mayor of Atlanta. Since leaving office, Young has founded or served in many organizations working on issues of public policy and political lobbying.