54 Miles by Leonard Pitts Jr.
A Journey to Justice and Redemption
"54 Miles" by Leonard Pitts Jr. is set during the pivotal events of March 1965, focusing on the historic voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery. The story follows Adam, a young man raised in Harlem, who returns to Alabama to join the civil rights movement. After being injured during the "Bloody Sunday" march, Adam uncovers a painful family secret that shakes his identity. Meanwhile, his mother, Thelma, confronts her past in the South, and her brother Luther faces a moral dilemma when he encounters the man responsible for his parents' lynching. The novel explores themes of identity, justice, and the enduring impact of history on personal lives.
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- Published
- 2024
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- American
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- Pages
- 344
- Original Language
- English
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