About the Book First published in 2012 by Hyperion Books as Across that bridge: life lessons and a vision for change. Book Synopsis Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work/Biography. In Across That Bridge , Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful society. The Civil Rights Movement gave rise to the protest culture we know today, and the experiences of leaders like Congressman Lewis, a close confidant to Martin Luther King, Jr., have never been more relevant. Despite more than forty arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis has remained a devoted advocate of the discipline and philosophy of nonviolence. Now, in an era in which the protest culture he helped forge has resurfaced as a force for change, Lewis insights have never been more relevant. In this heartfelt book, Lewis explores the contributions that each generation must make to achieve change. About The Author Congressman John Lewis (1940-2020) was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and played a key role in the struggle to end segregation. He was also the recipient of numerous awards from national and international institutions including the Lincoln Medal, the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Lifetime Achievement Award (the only of its kind ever awarded), and the NAACP Spingarn Medal, among many others.