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Reid the Reviews for Medgar and Myrlie

Read the reviews of Medgar and Myrlie!

The reviews are rolling in for my new book, Medgar and Myrlie and so far, so good! Take a look!

Kirkus — “A poignant tale reminds readers of Evers’ continuing significance.” Read more.

Publisher’s Weekly — “A moving dual biography… Reid’s access to Myrlie and the couple’s two surviving children enables her to make their tragic yet ultimately inspiring story accessible and human, while still firmly conveying Medgar and Myrlie’s courageousness. This is a rousing tribute to a legendary American family.” Read more.

Booklist — “Acclaimed for her cogent analysis and spirited commentary on matters of social justice, MSNBC host Reid focuses her keen appreciation on the legacy of the marriage of iconic civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers... As is befitting of the biographies of true heroes, Reid’s double portrait soars and inspires.” Read more.

Bookpage writes — “Moving… page by page, Medgar and Myrlie paints unforgettable portraits of two American heroes who faced racism with unimaginable courage.” Read more.

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Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America

Medgar and Myrlie Evers was the love story that awakened America to the civil rights struggle in Mississippi…

So excited to announce my new book project: Medgar and Myrlie, a civil rights love story and biography of Medgar Evers, who James Baldwin called one of the triumvirate of great American civil rights leaders alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and Myrlie Evers Williams, America's first national civil rights widow. The book officially drops on February 6, 2024 but is available for pre-order now! For more info and to keep track of book tour dates, visit: https://www.msnbc.com/medgar-and-myrlie

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One-on-one with Michael Eric Dyson at the Schomburg, February 17th

Join me as I interview my friend Michael Eric Dyson on his new book: "The Black Presidency" in Harlem:Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureWednesday, February 17, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)New York, NYRSVP here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-the-lines-michael-eric-dyson-and-joy-reid-tickets-20063232669

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