Lives That Speak: Stories of Twentieth Century Quakers

One can pick up this 168-page book and start anywhere; each story stands on its own merits, including pictures of the hero/heroine at various stages of life. If you are wondering about the civil rights movement turn to Bayard Rustin, the African-American who first went to prison for refusing to sign his draft card. He went on to advise and support Martin Luther King, Jr. , in Alabama. If you are wondering about nonviolent change look up Steve Angell, or Gordon Hirabayashi, or Phillip Noel-Baker, all powerful exemplars of putting their lives on the line for matters of conscience. If third world development is your passion, read about Carol Reilley or Barbara Reynolds. Are you an artist? Read about cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. Each chapter has a short study guide, with questions and activities.