Description: His brother died in his arms, shot by a deputy marshal. He was beaten and tortured by the sheriff and state police. But through it all he returned good for evil, love for hate, and brought hope to black and white alike. Discover the transforming work of faith that allowed John Perkins to respond to overwhelming indignities with miraculous compassion, vision, and hope.
Brief description: John M. Perkins (1930-2026) was cofounder of the Christian Community Development Association and director of the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development in Jackson, Mississippi. He wrote many books, including Dream with Me and Let Justice Roll Down, named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty books that have shaped evangelicals.