John M. Perkins, Let Justice Roll Down: John Perkins Tells His Own Story. Regal Books, 2006.
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LifeandLeadership.com Summary
This is John Perkins’ honest, humble, and compelling autobiography. It is recognized as a modern classic, and is referenced by virtually every resource in Christian social justice ministries.
From the Publisher
His brother died in his arms, shot by a deputy marshall. He was beaten and tortured by the sheriff and state police. But through it all he returned good for evil, love for hate, progress for prejudice and brought hope to black and white alike. The story of John Perkins is no ordinary story. Rather, it is a gripping portrayal of what happens when faith thrusts a person into the midst of a struggle against racism, oppression and injustice. It is about the costs of discipleship the jailings, the floggings, the despair, the sacrifice. And it is about the transforming work of faith that allowed John to respond to such overwhelming indignities with miraculous compassion, vision and hope.
About the Author
John M. Perkins is the founder of Voice of Calvary Ministries in Mendenhall, Mississippi, Harambee Ministries in Pasadena, California, and the Christian Community Development Association (www.ccda.org). He has authored many books on issues of social justice, community development, and racial reconciliation. Despite dropping out of school before he was 10, he now holds 8 honorary doctorates. John Perkins has also formally served on the Board of Directors of World Vision, Prison Fellowship, National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), Spring Arbor College, and fifteen other boards. He is an international speaker and a teacher on the issues of racial reconciliation, indigenous leadership development and community development.
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- Christian Perspectives on Economics and Public Policy
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