{"title":"Timothy B. Tyson","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimothy B. Tyson’s works offer insightful explorations into pivotal moments and figures in American history through a deeply personal lens. Readers can expect richly detailed biographies and memoirs that illuminate the cultural and social movements shaping the nation, such as the life and legacy of Mahalia Jackson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on individual stories that resonate beyond their historical context, Tyson’s writing blends meticulous research with compelling narrative, inviting reflection on themes of struggle, faith, and perseverance. His books are essential for those interested in understanding the complexities of identity and progress in modern history.\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\/timothy-b-tyson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}