Carry On

Reflections for a New Generation

By: John Lewis, Andrew Young, Kabir Sehgal

Narrated by: Don Cheadle

*GRAMMY WINNER*
*National Bestseller*
*Nominated for an Audie for Best Business/Personal Development Audiobook*

A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.

Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won’t soon forget, Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation to “good trouble” continues to inspire millions across our nation. In his last months on earth, even while battling cancer, he dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and advice—exclusively immortalized in these pages—as a message to the generations to come.

Organized by topic ranging from justice, courage, faith, mentorship, and forgiveness to the protests and the pandemic, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late Congressman’s thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future, even as he died in the midst of one of our country’s most challenging years to date. With this book, he performs that crucial passing of the baton, empowering us to live up to the legacy he has left us with his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering ability to see the good in life.

Critic reviews

“Lewis makes the struggle for freedom plain and clear. From spirituality to politics to fear, John Lewis left the next generation with pockets of wisdom and encouraged us to Carry On struggling for justice with this small guide.”—Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist

"Lewis (1940-2020) lays bare the vision and stratagems that sustained him through his lifelong, often brutal struggle for Black liberty...The author’s courage and conviction are crystal clear, and it’s also evident that he never feared death because he knew that his life had purpose. A bright, morally unwavering worldview from an exemplary human being."

—Kirkus Review (starred review)

"His aphorisms are punchy yet never cliched, and you can take his inspirational words with you and play them anytime you need a lift. Actor Don Cheadle narrates each of Lewis’ 43 short essays with clarity and passion, knowing just where to put the right amount of emphasis...Cheadle more than succeeds in embodying the congressman’s message of hope."—BookPage

Washington Post—Washington Post

"Late civil rights leader and Georgia congressman Lewis (Across That Bridge) offers advice for young activists in this wise and moving account written during the last months of his life...The book’s conversational tone and brisk history lessons make it accessible to readers of all ages. The result is a winning introduction to the man and his philosophies of life."—Publishers Weekly

A gift to the world!

What a gift to the world and all who work to carry on, to extend Congressman Lewis’s legacy, to channel his example, his courage, his unyielding commitment, and his hope.

Keeping HOPE Alive by VOTING!!!

John Lewis was a dedicated and fearless Leader Indeed. When one thinks about the freedom of blacks, our gratitude points to the Honorable John Lewis. Sleep in peace, my brother, and we will carry on.

Excellent reflections

It is important to understand this book is a series of reflections; it is not intended as in-depth historical commentary. I will be buying a print copy of this book because it is one I will go to again and again. I know I will listen to it again when I need inspiration.

AMAZING!!!!!

A real man, a real and true leader, without ANY doubt a man of GOD

Beautiful final words

I truly enjoyed hearing the final words and thoughts of Representative Lewis. I am encouraged by these reflections/lessons that were shared in the book and just the encouragement needed for future generations.