Rise Up

Confronting a Country at the Crossroads

By: Al Sharpton

Narrated by: Al Sharpton, Leon Nixon

NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“This man is a gift from God to the world. This book is a gift from Al Sharpton to us. Let’s appreciate them both.”—Michael Eric Dyson

Beginning with a foreword by Michael Eric Dyson, Rise Up is a rousing call to action for our nation, drawing on lessons learned from Reverend Al Sharpton’s unique experience as a politician, television and radio host, and civil rights leader.

Rise Up offers timeless lessons for anyone who’s stood at the crossroads of their personal or political life, weighing their choices of how to proceed.

When the young Alfred Charles Sharpton told his mother he wanted to be a preacher, little did he know that his journey would also lead him to prominence as a politician, founder of the National Action Network, civil rights activist, and television and radio talk show host. His enduring ability and willingness to take on the political power structure makes him the preeminent voice for the modern era, a time unprecedented in its challenges.

In Rise Up, Reverend Sharpton revisits the highlights of the Obama administration, the 2016 election and Trump’s subsequent hold on the GOP, and draws on his decades-long experience with other key players in politics and activism, including Shirley Chisholm, Hillary Clinton, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and more.

The time has come to take a hard look at our collective failures and shortcomings and reclaim our core values in order to build a clear and just path forward for America. Our nation today stands at a crossroads—and change can’t wait.

“Full of history, honesty, and valuable suggestions, Rise Up should be a staple in every home, school and library as an essential primer on civil and political rights in America.”—Martin Luther King, III

“If you want to learn how to use your voice to change a nation, you should study closely this man—and this book.” —Van Jones

“My Bed-Stuy (do or die) brother has been at the forefront of our battles again and again. From way back in da way back to this present revolution the world is in now, Rev. has been about Black Lives Matter from the jump, also at a time when it was not the most popular or hip thing to be about. I look forward, standing next to him, to see, to witness this new energy, this new day that is about to be in these United States of America.”—Spike Lee

Don't miss Rev. Sharpton's new book, Righteous Troublemakers: Untold Stories of the Social Justice Movement in America.

Another Great one

all people should listen to this book there is always two sides to every coin

Excellent. Read!

I’m so happy I selected this book. His stories were so good and poignant. The historical facts he free styles is very poetic. Excellent read.

Great work

Initially I was skeptical. I once felt snub by the author at a church in Atlanta. For years I carried this inside. After listening to Al . I regained great respect for all that he brings to the table. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learned a great deal. Mr Sharpton I am not angry anymore. You were born to bring us a message that must be heard.

RISE UPOIS A SMASH

This book is smart and efficient not a word is wasted you get his knowledge directly without wasted words. The book provides one of his sermons just one but it is a block bustet

Review of Rise Up by Al Sharpton

This book was personal to me; I witnessed and watched Dr King, John Lewis and many others national leaders put their lives on for the betterment of others .
Coming from the Mississippi Delta I witnessed many atrocities to blacks.
Listening to the sermon brought back the tears.
Awesome history lesson with a voice of hope.