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The book delves into the historical narrative of Ptolemy I, who chronicled Alexander the Great's conquests in a primary source that has since been lost to time. It reconstructs Ptolemy's accounts, offering insights into Alexander's campaigns and the cultural context of the era. By piecing together references from later works, the author aims to revive Ptolemy's perspective, shedding light on the significance of these conquests and their impact on history, while also exploring the challenges of historical reconstruction from fragmented evidence.

The narrative centers on Andrew Young's formative experiences with racism in 1930s New Orleans, guided by his father's wisdom to confront hatred with intelligence rather than anger. Inspired by Jesse Owens' Olympic triumph, Young's upbringing instilled in him a commitment to nonviolence and equality. This legacy shaped his role as a prominent civil rights leader and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Paula Young Shelton, Andrew's daughter, vividly recounts these impactful lessons and their significance in the fight against racial injustice.

Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century America, the narrative unfolds with the discovery of a headless body, leading to a gripping murder investigation involving a sheriff, two detectives, and an unlikely shoe dealer. Historian Andrew Young intricately weaves the shocking case with the era's social issues, from women's rights to corporate rise, while exploring the cultural phenomena of the Gilded Age. The story of the unidentified victim reflects the contradictions of a society on the brink of modernity, capturing the essence of a transformative period in American history.

The political leader and ordained minister discusses his life, describing his early years, how his faith gave him courage during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and his years as U.S. Representative, U.N. Ambassador, and mayor of Atlanta.

A top aide to Martin Luther King, Jr., and one of history's most important civil rights leaders, Andrew Young has been a witness to history and made his own. During the civil rights movement, he worked tirelessly as a strategist and negotiator in the campaigns that resulted in the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act, and was at Dr. King's side when he was assassinated. For years, he has been mentoring his godson, Kabir Sehgal, in correspondence and conversation. In this entertaining and provocative discourse, Young shares his thoughts and meditations on such important topics as civil rights, race, faith, love, and leadership.It's an inter-generational dialogue between Godfather and Godson, a living Tuesdays with Morrie . "This book is my attempt to humbly pass along a few anecdotes, life lessons, and insights to prepare you for the long journey ahead," Young says.