Making My Mark: The Story of a Man Who Wouldn?t Stay in His Place
by Marvin S., Sr. Arrington
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Author: Marvin S., Sr. ArringtonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03
ISBN: 0881460982
Number of pages: 196
Publisher: Mercer University Press
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Book Review: A good read
Summary: 4 Stars
Marvin's book is very inspirational. He shows us that with hard work and determination you can conquer any obstacle. He grew up in a poor family a child of a truck driver and a domestic worker, but he managed to graduate from high school, college, graduate school and became a lawyer, city council president and a judge. He was faced with racial discrimination in his early years growing up in Atlanta. He discusses his involvement with the civil rights movement and how that shaped who he is today. He was one of the first black men to attend Emory Law School in the 1960's. My favorite quote in his book is "I believe that all children given appropriate guidance and instruction from their families, teachers and communities can achieve success." I believe he is a great example of that belief. I think this book is a great read for a young adult and anybody else who wants to be inspired by Marvin's success.
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