{"product_id":"the-essential-dick-gregory-paperback","title":"The Essential Dick Gregory - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDick Gregory\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristian Gregory\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA soulful, generation-defining non-fiction collection of thought-provoking, agitating, and liberating works from Dick Gregory, the activist and author of sixteen books, including the classic bestseller \u003ci\u003eNigger: An Autobiography\u003c\/i\u003e and the 2017 NAACP Image Award Winner, \u003ci\u003eDefining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true renaissance man, Richard Claxton \"Dick\" Gregory was one of the pioneering satirists of his generation, a reformer and brilliant spokesperson for the downtrodden and forgotten who dedicated his life to speaking unadulterated truth--and to improving ordinary lives. A revered human rights and environmental activist, fearsome and uncompromising social critic, lauded bestselling author, beloved nutrition guru, and a powerful voice for social justice, Gregory aimed not only to educate souls, but to liberate them. His words shaped a generation and remain vital for our own turbulent times, offering wisdom to enlighten and inspire a new activist age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis carefully curated anthology of selected writings reflects and celebrates Dick Gregory's wisdom and his vision. Divided into three sections--Body, Mind, and Spirit--it includes previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts taken from his sixteen books, fifteen albums and audio compilations, and more than 1,200 hours of archival video, including lectures, interviews, and stand-up comedy performances. It is a breathtaking tour through the life of one of America's most prophetic and relevant cultural icons. \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Dick Gregory\u003c\/i\u003e is a pointillistic portrait of a man who gave up a lucrative entertainment career to fight injustice on the front line of battle--leading protests and hunger strikes to end the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa; supporting civil rights, feminism, and Native Americans; and addressing hunger, poverty, and police brutality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling volume will challenge your beliefs, allow you to see life in unexpected ways, and dare you to make the world a better place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis career-spanning collection reveals the uncompromising mind of Dick Gregory in his own words: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePioneering Satire: \u003c\/b\u003e Experience the groundbreaking stand-up performances and interviews that shattered comedic norms and spoke uncompromising truth to power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUncompromising Activism: \u003c\/b\u003e Follow Gregory from the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement to his protests against the Vietnam War and apartheid, all detailed through his own speeches and writings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCivil Rights History: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore defining moments in Black history through previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts from Gregory's sixteen books and numerous audio compilations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutrition and Wellness: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the wisdom that made him a beloved nutrition guru, as this collection reveals his journey from a passionate advocate for health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8.01 x 5.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800439570685,"sku":"9780062879219","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/MY57HHVSjY9780062879219.webp?v=1783342394","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-essential-dick-gregory-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}