As a young college student in Atlanta, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. had a summer job driving a white banker around town. During the man’s post-luncheon siestas, Jordan passed the time reading books, a fact that astounded his boss. “Vernon can read!” the man exclaimed to his relatives. Nearly fifty years later, Vernon Jordan, now a senior executive at Lazard Freres, long-time civil rights leader, adviser and close friend to presidents and business leaders and one of the most charismatic figures in America, has written an unforgettable book about his life and times. The story of Vernon Jordan’s life encompasses the sweeping struggles, changes, and dangers of African-American life in the civil rights revolution of the second half of the twentieth century.
Vernon Can Read!: A Memoir
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Author: Jordan Jr, Vernon
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781586486709
Details:
Author: Jordan Jr, Vernon
Brand: PublicAffairs
Edition: Illustrated
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 368
Release Date: 04-11-2008
Part Number: 9781586486709
Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781586486709
