{"title":"Mary D. Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary D. Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling biographies that explore the lives of iconic figures with depth and sensitivity. Her work offers insightful narratives that bring personal journeys and cultural contributions vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect intimate memoirs and biographies that blend historical detail with emotional resonance, inviting reflection on themes of resilience, faith, and transformation within the broader tapestry of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mahalia-jackson-moving-on-up-a-little-higher-by-timothy-b-tyson-9781324094616","title":"Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little Higher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D. Williams, however, bring Jackson back to soaring life by restoring her status as a major civil rights figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors trace Jackson's career from bitter poverty in New Orleans to global superstardom, revealing how even after meteoric success, Jackson maintained an unwavering devotion to Black freedom. She worked for independent Black political power in the 1930s and 1940s; performed for the Montgomery Bus Boycott; sang in Birmingham and Selma; and performed at the March on Washington, where she prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to \"Tell 'em about the dream.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together Jackson's inspiring life with her soulful music into one sonically transcendent text, this revisionist biography presents \u003cem\u003eMahalia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little Higher\u003c\/em\u003e as a guiding light for the Civil Rights Movement, whose message still speaks to our struggles today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650560442604,"sku":"9781324094616","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781324094616-mahalia-jackson-moving-on-up-a-little-higher.jpg?v=1779327178"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-d-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}