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ANDREW JACKSON YOUNG is an American politician, diplomat and pastor from Georgia who has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations. A former President of the National Council of Churches USA, he was a supporter and friend of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He lives in Atlanta, GA. KABIR SEHGAL works in emerging market equity sales at JPMorgan in New York. Sehgal served as a special assistant to Senator Max Cleland on the John Kerry presidential campaign, and is the author of Jazzocracy: Jazz, Democracy and the Creation of a New American Mythology, which was featured on NPR. He lives in New York, NY.
"A motivating history and personal story about family, courage, and
faith. Walk in My Shoes is filled with the wisdom, insight, and
candor only experience could harness." --Newt Gingrich, former
house speaker"This brilliant, courageous, and intelligent man has
stood for right and for Civil Rights for all people. In this book,
we can follow the development of a young African American mind and
the development of the movement which changed this country. He was
brave, he was loving, and he was there. Thank God he lived to tell
about it." --Maya Angelou"This book re-affirms what all of Andrew
Young's friends and colleagues have always known. Andy is a
preacher. Every story, episode, illustration is in fact a sermon.
And every reader will be instructed and inspired by Andy's wisdom
and experience." --Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing Director
of Lazard"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal open up their hearts with
pitch-perfect sincerity. This is a fiercely inspiring
cross-generational memoir filled with folk wisdom, human frailty,
and sweet victory amongst the fangs of defeatism. Consider this
book a joy." --Douglas Brinkley"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal have
woven together years of their candid and unvarnished conversations
to create a wonderful combination of biography, memoir, and guide
to life. This is an enlightening book that shows how great wisdom
is passed down to new generations." --Walter Isaacson, president of
The Aspen Institute"Andrew Young witnessed the depths of modern
times -- he saw us at our very worst, and yet he has written an
intensely personal love letter to America. This is a love story --
love of country -- it's also a story about loss and regret, good
and evil. Andrew Young was present at the creation of the movement
that changed our country forever." --Brian Williams, Anchor and
Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal
have produced a valuable book, one that offers timeless lessons of
faith, love and leadership. The book illuminates the civil rights
revolution of the 1960s and calls upon its readers--each in our own
way --to carry on the work of building a more perfect America with
courage and vision and humility." --Senator Joe Lieberman"Filled
with wisdom and political insight, Walk in My Shoes is graceful,
yet sharp. Hip, yet respectful. It is a blueprint for future
generations to speak openly and honestly with one another." --The
Honorable Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta"Working with Ambassador
Young has taught me that we share more similarities than
differences between our generations. The conversations with his
Godson should remind us how important it is to combine what we have
in common with our unique perspectives in order to change the
community and the world." --Clifford "TI" Harris, Jr.,
Entertainer/Actor"This is a great gift to America's children - now
and in the future. Andy Young has perfect pitch when it comes to
telling the great story of a civil rights crusade that is a hymn to
courage, non violence and rule of law. He was there, every step of
the way, and his reflections are deeply personal and historic. I am
personally grateful for this important work." --Tom
Brokaw"Ambassador Young wears many hats, and in this book he takes
on the role of Godfather speaking to his Godson. As I read it I can
picture many of the conversations he and I had on the many trips
I've taken with him to Africa. And having just an opportunity to
walk with him on the continent of Africa showed me a different
Africa and a different Andrew Young. For that I am eternally
grateful. He is my friend, he is the world's friend and I hope that
every emerging leader picks up this book as a reference for what it
takes to change the world." --Chris Tucker, Actor, Comedian,
Activist"Engaging, raw, and impactful, this book should be a
required reading for us all. Ambassador Young imparts wisdom on his
God son with an organic humor and sensibility that can make you
laugh and cry at the same time." --Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor,
Grammy-winning performer"Andrew Young found himself at the
intersection of history when the civil rights movement changed
America's future by redeeming its past. Forty years later, a new
generation, represented by Kabir Sehgal, sees another meeting with
history approaching. What could be more valuable than learning from
a man who has experienced what it means to forge inspiration in the
crucible of conflict?" --Deepak Chopra"Wisdom can be found in many
places. In Walk in My Shoes, a young man turns to his mentor Uncle
Andy for guidance on faith, spirituality and love. Not only is this
an innovative memoir, these pages are filled with irreverent
honesty and timeless wisdom." --Archbishop Desmond Tutu"I grew up
right around the corner from Mayor Young, as we called Andrew Young
then. He's always had vision and always shared his vision with the
younger community. This type of leadership doesn't happen without
considerations and conversations with the next generation, as we
see in this inspiring and important book." --Aldrin "DJ Toomp"
Davis, Grammy-winning producer"Andrew Young is an American hero who
has spent a lifetime leading by example. Walk in My Shoes,
poignantly illustrates Ambassador Young's wisdom and devotion to
others. In this book, the life lessons of a great man makes us all
better." --Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments"Walk in My
Shoes is indicative of the distinctions and intersections between
generations that offer both challenges and opportunities for all of
us to communicate with one another in order to make the world a
better place. This book probes those areas that we like to ignore
regarding what it means to be a visionary, and what sacrifices have
to be made in order to positively influence change. Steeped in a
vulnerable narrative between two men, this is a bold and
intelligent work." --Joycelyn A. Wilson, PhD. Scholar of Hip-Hop
Studies, The HipHop2020 Curriculum Project, Morehouse College"A
fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most
important activists....Lively and passionate." --Birmingham
News
A motivating history and personal story about family, courage, and
faith. Walk in My Shoes is filled with the wisdom, insight, and
candor only experience could harness. Newt Gingrich, former house
speaker This brilliant, courageous, and intelligent man has stood
for right and for Civil Rights for all people. In this book, we can
follow the development of a young African American mind and the
development of the movement which changed this country. He was
brave, he was loving, and he was there. Thank God he lived to tell
about it. Maya Angelou This book re-affirms what all of Andrew
Young's friends and colleagues have always known. Andy is a
preacher. Every story, episode, illustration is in fact a sermon.
And every reader will be instructed and inspired by Andy's wisdom
and experience. Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing Director of
Lazard Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal open up their hearts with
pitch-perfect sincerity. This is a fiercely inspiring
cross-generational memoir filled with folk wisdom, human frailty,
and sweet victory amongst the fangs of defeatism. Consider this
book a joy. Douglas Brinkley Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal have
woven together years of their candid and unvarnished conversations
to create a wonderful combination of biography, memoir, and guide
to life. This is an enlightening book that shows how great wisdom
is passed down to new generations. Walter Isaacson, president of
The Aspen Institute Andrew Young witnessed the depths of modern
times -- he saw us at our very worst, and yet he has written an
intensely personal love letter to America. This is a love story --
love of country -- it's also a story about loss and regret, good
and evil. Andrew Young was present at the creation of the movement
that changed our country forever. Brian Williams, Anchor and
Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal
have produced a valuable book, one that offers timeless lessons of
faith, love and leadership. The book illuminates the civil rights
revolution of the 1960s and calls upon its readers--each in our own
way --to carry on the work of building a more perfect America with
courage and vision and humility. Senator Joe Lieberman Filled with
wisdom and political insight, Walk in My Shoes is graceful, yet
sharp. Hip, yet respectful. It is a blueprint for future
generations to speak openly and honestly with one another. The
Honorable Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta Working with Ambassador
Young has taught me that we share more similarities than
differences between our generations. The conversations with his
Godson should remind us how important it is to combine what we have
in common with our unique perspectives in order to change the
community and the world. Clifford "TI" Harris, Jr.,
Entertainer/Actor This is a great gift to America's children - now
and in the future. Andy Young has perfect pitch when it comes to
telling the great story of a civil rights crusade that is a hymn to
courage, non violence and rule of law. He was there, every step of
the way, and his reflections are deeply personal and historic. I am
personally grateful for this important work. Tom Brokaw Ambassador
Young wears many hats, and in this book he takes on the role of
Godfather speaking to his Godson. As I read it I can picture many
of the conversations he and I had on the many trips I've taken with
him to Africa. And having just an opportunity to walk with him on
the continent of Africa showed me a different Africa and a
different Andrew Young. For that I am eternally grateful. He is my
friend, he is the world's friend and I hope that every emerging
leader picks up this book as a reference for what it takes to
change the world. Chris Tucker, Actor, Comedian, Activist Engaging,
raw, and impactful, this book should be a required reading for us
all. Ambassador Young imparts wisdom on his God son with an organic
humor and sensibility that can make you laugh and cry at the same
time. Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor, Grammy-winning performer
Andrew Young found himself at the intersection of history when the
civil rights movement changed America's future by redeeming its
past. Forty years later, a new generation, represented by Kabir
Sehgal, sees another meeting with history approaching. What could
be more valuable than learning from a man who has experienced what
it means to forge inspiration in the crucible of conflict? Deepak
Chopra Wisdom can be found in many places. In Walk in My Shoes, a
young man turns to his mentor Uncle Andy for guidance on faith,
spirituality and love. Not only is this an innovative memoir, these
pages are filled with irreverent honesty and timeless wisdom.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu I grew up right around the corner from
Mayor Young, as we called Andrew Young then. He's always had vision
and always shared his vision with the younger community. This type
of leadership doesn't happen without considerations and
conversations with the next generation, as we see in this inspiring
and important book. Aldrin "DJ Toomp" Davis, Grammy-winning
producer Andrew Young is an American hero who has spent a lifetime
leading by example. Walk in My Shoes, poignantly illustrates
Ambassador Young's wisdom and devotion to others. In this book, the
life lessons of a great man makes us all better. Mellody Hobson,
President, Ariel Investments Walk in My Shoes is indicative of the
distinctions and intersections between generations that offer both
challenges and opportunities for all of us to communicate with one
another in order to make the world a better place. This book probes
those areas that we like to ignore regarding what it means to be a
visionary, and what sacrifices have to be made in order to
positively influence change. Steeped in a vulnerable narrative
between two men, this is a bold and intelligent work. Joycelyn A.
Wilson, PhD. Scholar of Hip-Hop Studies, The HipHop2020 Curriculum
Project, Morehouse College A fascinating glimpse into the life of
one of America's most important activists....Lively and passionate.
Birmingham News"
A motivating history and personal story about family, courage, and
faith. "Walk in My Shoes" is filled with the wisdom, insight, and
candor only experience could harness. "Newt Gingrich, former house
speaker" This brilliant, courageous, and intelligent man has stood
for right and for Civil Rights for all people. In this book, we can
follow the development of a young African American mind and the
development of the movement which changed this country. He was
brave, he was loving, and he was there. Thank God he lived to tell
about it. "Maya Angelou" This book re-affirms what all of Andrew
Young's friends and colleagues have always known. Andy is a
preacher. Every story, episode, illustration is in fact a sermon.
And every reader will be instructed and inspired by Andy's wisdom
and experience. "Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing Director of
Lazard" Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal open up their hearts with
pitch-perfect sincerity. This is a fiercely inspiring
cross-generational memoir filled with folk wisdom, human frailty,
and sweet victory amongst the fangs of defeatism. Consider this
book a joy. "Douglas Brinkley" Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal have
woven together years of their candid and unvarnished conversations
to create a wonderful combination of biography, memoir, and guide
to life. This is an enlightening book that shows how great wisdom
is passed down to new generations. "Walter Isaacson, president of
The Aspen Institute" Andrew Young witnessed the depths of modern
times -- he saw us at our very worst, and yet he has written an
intensely personal love letter to America. This is a love story --
love of country -- it's also a story about loss and regret, good
and evil. Andrew Young was present at the creation of the movement
that changed our country forever. "Brian Williams, Anchor and
Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News" Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal
have produced a valuable book, one that offers timeless lessons of
faith, love and leadership. The book illuminates the civil rights
revolution of the 1960s and calls upon its readers--each in our own
way --to carry on the work of building a more perfect America with
courage and vision and humility. "Senator Joe Lieberman" Filled
with wisdom and political insight, "Walk in My Shoes" is graceful,
yet sharp. Hip, yet respectful. It is a blueprint for future
generations to speak openly and honestly with one another. "The
Honorable Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta" Working with Ambassador
Young has taught me that we share more similarities than
differences between our generations. The conversations with his
Godson should remind us how important it is to combine what we have
in common with our unique perspectives in order to change the
community and the world. "Clifford "TI" Harris, Jr.,
Entertainer/Actor" This is a great gift to America's children - now
and in the future. Andy Young has perfect pitch when it comes to
telling the great story of a civil rights crusade that is a hymn to
courage, non violence and rule of law. He was there, every step of
the way, and his reflections are deeply personal and historic. I am
personally grateful for this important work. "Tom Brokaw"
Ambassador Young wears many hats, and in this book he takes on the
role of Godfather speaking to his Godson. As I read it I can
picture many of the conversations he and I had on the many trips
I've taken with him to Africa. And having just an opportunity to
walk with him on the continent of Africa showed me a different
Africa and a different Andrew Young. For that I am eternally
grateful. He is my friend, he is the world's friend and I hope that
every emerging leader picks up this book as a reference for what it
takes to change the world. "Chris Tucker, Actor, Comedian,
Activist" Engaging, raw, and impactful, this book should be a
required reading for us all. Ambassador Young imparts wisdom on his
God son with an organic humor and sensibility that can make you
laugh and cry at the same time. "Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor,
Grammy-winning performer" Andrew Young found himself at the
intersection of history when the civil rights movement changed
America's future by redeeming its past. Forty years later, a new
generation, represented by Kabir Sehgal, sees another meeting with
history approaching. What could be more valuable than learning from
a man who has experienced what it means to forge inspiration in the
crucible of conflict? "Deepak Chopra" Wisdom can be found in many
places. In Walk in My Shoes, a young man turns to his mentor Uncle
Andy for guidance on faith, spirituality and love. Not only is this
an innovative memoir, these pages are filled with irreverent
honesty and timeless wisdom. "Archbishop Desmond Tutu" I grew up
right around the corner from Mayor Young, as we called Andrew Young
then. He's always had vision and always shared his vision with the
younger community. This type of leadership doesn't happen without
considerations and conversations with the next generation, as we
see in this inspiring and important book. "Aldrin "DJ Toomp" Davis,
Grammy-winning producer" Andrew Young is an American hero who has
spent a lifetime leading by example. Walk in My Shoes, poignantly
illustrates Ambassador Young's wisdom and devotion to others. In
this book, the life lessons of a great man makes us all better.
"Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments" "Walk in My Shoes"
is indicative of the distinctions and intersections between
generations that offer both challenges and opportunities for all of
us to communicate with one another in order to make the world a
better place. This book probes those areas that we like to ignore
regarding what it means to be a visionary, and what sacrifices have
to be made in order to positively influence change. Steeped in a
vulnerable narrative between two men, this is a bold and
intelligent work. "Joycelyn A. Wilson, PhD. Scholar of Hip-Hop
Studies, The HipHop2020 Curriculum Project, Morehouse College" A
fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most
important activists....Lively and passionate. "Birmingham
News""
Praise for "Walk in My Shoes" "A motivating history and personal
story about family, courage, and faith. "Walk in My Shoes" is
filled with the wisdom, insight, and candor only experience could
harness."--Newt Gingrich, former house speaker"This brilliant,
courageous, and intelligent man has stood for right and for Civil
Rights for all people. In this book, we can follow the development
of a young African American mind and the development of the
movement which changed this country. He was brave, he was loving,
and he was there. Thank God he lived to tell about it."--Maya
Angelou"This book re-affirms what all of Andrew Young's friends and
colleagues have always known. Andy is a preacher. Every story,
episode, illustration is in fact a sermon. And every reader will be
instructed and inspired by Andy's wisdom and experience."--Vernon
E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing Director of Lazard"Andrew Young and
Kabir Sehgal open up their hearts with pitch-perfect sincerity.
This is a fiercely inspiring cross-generational memoir filled with
folk wisdom, human frailty, and sweet victory amongst the fangs of
defeatism. Consider this book a joy."--Douglas Brinkley"Andrew
Young and Kabir Sehgal have woven together years of their candid
and unvarnished conversations to create a wonderful combination of
biography, memoir, and guide to life. This is an enlightening book
that shows how great wisdom is passed down to new
generations."--Walter Isaacson, president of The Aspen
Institute"Andrew Young witnessed the depths of modern times -- he
saw us at our very worst, and yet he has written an intensely
personal love letter to America. This is a love story -- love of
country -- it's also a story about loss and regret, good and evil.
Andrew Young was present at the creation of the movement that
changed our country forever."--Brian Williams, Anchor and Managing
Editor, NBC Nightly News"Andrew Young and Kabir Sehgal have
produced a valuable book, one that offers timeless less
Praise for "Walk in My Shoes": “A motivating history and personal
story about family, courage, and faith. "Walk in My Shoes" is
filled with the wisdom, insight, and candor only experience could
harness.”—Newt Gingrich, former house speaker“This brilliant,
courageous, and intelligent man has stood for right and for Civil
Rights for all people. In this book, we can follow the
development of a young African American mind and the development of
the movement which changed this country. He was brave, he was
loving, and he was there. Thank God he lived to tell about
it.”—Maya Angelou“This book re-affirms what all of Andrew Young's
friends and colleagues have always known. Andy is a preacher.
Every story, episode, illustration is in fact a sermon.
And every reader will be instructed and inspired by Andy's
wisdom and experience.”—Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Senior Managing
Director of Lazard“Andr
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