Description:
Be Not Afraid is the memoir of civil rights attorney Jack Drake, tracing his journey from segregation-era Alabama to the forefront of landmark legal battles for racial justice. Through personal reflection and legal insight, Drake reveals the crucial role of private attorneys in enforcing civil rights long after legislation was passed.
Review Quotes:
"Be Not Afraid is an exceptionally interesting book, told with candor and wit, about the remembrance of the author's stages of life in Alabama, his legal career, and the role of his religious faith." --Kendal Weaver, author of Ten Stars: The African American Journey of Gary Cooper