A Dream Deferred

$30.00

From CNN’s Abby Phillip, a triumphant new look at Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns of the 1980s and how they changed Black political power

“A joyful, rich, must-read biography of a politician whose flaws and gifts were in constant, intense competition.” —Jake Tapper

Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, activist, raconteur, and political candidate, finally gets a book worthy of his stature courtesy of CNN anchor Abby Phillip.

Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC’s Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition—one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from Obama to Biden to Harris.

With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Abby Phillip

Abby Phillip anchors News Night with Abby Phillipon CNN. She’s also worked atThe Washington Post, ABC News, andPolitico. Throughout her career she has covered multiple presidents, campaign finance, lobbying and several presidential campaigns. Phillip was named to the Time 100 Next List in 2021 and she was a recipient of the National Urban League’s Women of Power award. Phillip was raised in Maryland and is a graduate of Harvard University. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, and pup Booker T.

The Rough Side of the Mountain

$25.00

Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC’s Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition—one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from Obama to Biden to Harris.

With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Keisha Lance Bottoms

A poignant and inspiring memoir from the former mayor of Atlanta about her modest, hardscrabble upbringing, and fully appreciating the selfless, loving, fierce, and altogether Southern-twinged lessons her family taught her.

Long before Keisha Lance Bottoms rose to prominence in politics, she was a daddy’s girl from the west side of Atlanta—the baby of her family, who did well in school, though she talked too much in class; an outgoing kid who dreamed of growing up to be elegant and charismatic like her parents, cool like her older siblings and big cousins, and the pride of her very large Southern family.
After law school, Bottoms worked as an attorney, served as a judge, and was elected to City Council and the mayorship, where she garnered national attention for her leadership during the pandemic and George Floyd protests. Later, she was appointed senior advisor in President Joe Biden’s administration.

The Best Man

$10.00

Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC’s Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition—one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from Obama to Biden to Harris.

With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Keisha Lance Bottoms

A poignant and inspiring memoir from the former mayor of Atlanta about her modest, hardscrabble upbringing, and fully appreciating the selfless, loving, fierce, and altogether Southern-twinged lessons her family taught her.

Long before Keisha Lance Bottoms rose to prominence in politics, she was a daddy’s girl from the west side of Atlanta—the baby of her family, who did well in school, though she talked too much in class; an outgoing kid who dreamed of growing up to be elegant and charismatic like her parents, cool like her older siblings and big cousins, and the pride of her very large Southern family.
After law school, Bottoms worked as an attorney, served as a judge, and was elected to City Council and the mayorship, where she garnered national attention for her leadership during the pandemic and George Floyd protests. Later, she was appointed senior advisor in President Joe Biden’s administration.

The Black Family Who Built America

$10.00

Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC’s Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition—one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from Obama to Biden to Harris.

With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Keisha Lance Bottoms

A poignant and inspiring memoir from the former mayor of Atlanta about her modest, hardscrabble upbringing, and fully appreciating the selfless, loving, fierce, and altogether Southern-twinged lessons her family taught her.

Long before Keisha Lance Bottoms rose to prominence in politics, she was a daddy’s girl from the west side of Atlanta—the baby of her family, who did well in school, though she talked too much in class; an outgoing kid who dreamed of growing up to be elegant and charismatic like her parents, cool like her older siblings and big cousins, and the pride of her very large Southern family.
After law school, Bottoms worked as an attorney, served as a judge, and was elected to City Council and the mayorship, where she garnered national attention for her leadership during the pandemic and George Floyd protests. Later, she was appointed senior advisor in President Joe Biden’s administration.

Reviews

Learning the origin story of one of our best leaders offered me more than I expected. Keisha Lance Bottoms opens her heart on the page and shows incredible vulnerability about her family, her choices, and maintaining her humanity while in the spotlight. This is uncommon in politics, but it shouldn’t be. Her ability to make me see, touch, taste, and feel the world she inhabits had me feeling like I’m climbing the rough side of the mountain with her. This is a gorgeous and necessary book.
Tyler Perry, writer, actor and filmmaker

Keisha Lance Bottoms’s The Rough Side of the Mountain courageously shows the human being inside the armor. Hers is a new and powerful demonstration of leadership, embodied by the valleys, struggles, and victories that connect us all. This type of authenticity and truth will lead us to a better society.
Common, musician and actor

Balancing leadership with motherhood is never easy, especially during times of crisis. Yet Keisha Lance Bottoms has spent the past two decades navigating both. Now we see how. The Rough Side of the Mountain shows her hard-won strength and the source from which she gained it.
Ambassador Susan E. Rice, author of Tough Love

The Rough Side of the Mountain offers poignant testimony about authenticity, family, and misplaced shame. It's no surprise that Keisha Lance Bottoms has put these lessons to powerful use in her advocacy for our community. Moreover, her story shows we can all show up and make a difference in our own way.
Senator Raphael Warnock, author of A Way Out of No Way and The Crooked Places Made Straight

The Rough Side of the Mountain is a mighty reminder that it’s essential to take your whole entire self along for the ride on life’s journeys, even if you have to look over your shoulder to revisit points of pain and hidden abuse. This book has it all: secrets, laughter, history, honesty and powerful life lessons. After reading about Keisha Lance Bottoms and how her sprawling family laid an incredible foundation for her, it’s no wonder that she’s a woman born to make history.
Michele Norris, author of Our Hidden Conversations and The Grace of Silence

Gives readers a bird’s-eye view into her world outside of her political career.... The Rough Side of the Mountain suggests no one should silence their relatives or mask parts of themselves as they pursue their goals.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In this poignant memoir, the ATL native shares gripping parts of her life most didn’t know... all of which helped mold her into the undeniable force she is today.
Essence

[Bottoms'] candor isn’t entirely unusual, but it’s still good to read that, rather than try to hide away her 'blemished family past,' she unhesitatingly steps up to bear witness to it. A well-crafted memoir of private struggles and public service.
Kirkus Reviews