History Is Lived Before It Written: The Autobiography of Leroy Wilson Jr., Esq.

History Is Lived Before It Is Written is the remarkable autobiography of Leroy Wilson Jr., whose life journey spans segregation-era Savannah, Georgia, the civil rights movement, higher education at Morehouse College, graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, legal practice in New York, international work in Africa, and retirement in Botswana.Born in 1939, Wilson recounts growing up in West Savannah during Jim Crow, the sacrifices of hardworking parents, and the determination that carried him from modest beginnings to global experiences across more than thirty countries. Along the way, he intersects with pivotal moments in Black history, American law, education, politics, and international development.Rich with personal stories, historical insight, humor, and wisdom, this memoir preserves the memory of a generation that overcame barriers through discipline, courage, and faith. More than one man's story, it is a testimony to perseverance, family legacy, and the enduring belief that history is first lived before it is ever written.

Pagina's: 613, Paperback, Leroy Wilson Jr.