Meticulous

Paul Kix, a Journalist and the author of the biographical thriller “The Saboteur,” about a World War II French Resistance hero, makes no claim on the layers of scholarly debate that have built up around the history of racial politics in the United States. In his new book, You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live: Ten Weeks in Birmingham That Changed America, he prefers for character development and edge-of your-seat drama. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book chronicles the remarkable ten-week period in Birmingham that played a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of civil rights and social justice in the United States. By capturing the intricate tapestry of events, courageous individuals, and powerful movements that unfolded during this transformative era, the book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the profound impact that the struggle for civil rights had on shaping the nation’s consciousness and paving the way for lasting change.
–The New York Time Book Review