Parden
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.59 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0964758962 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 233 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Noah Parden changed American legal history, and yet for the most part, his story is unknown. Defying all odds, he rose to become a prominent lawyer in Tennessee, Illinois and Missouri. This biography tells the fascinating story of a brilliant African American attorney who, on one occasion had to flee in the middle of the night with his family to avoid a lynch mob, and on another occasion, fearlessly resisted a violent mob. This biography covers the compelling life story of Parden: as an orphan of uncertain ethnicity; as a farmhand who could read; as a student who suffered the consequences of being too poor to pay his tuition; as a successful entrepreneur who started several businesses; and as a gifted lawyer who set legal precedents that are still in place today. This portrait celebrates the life of a truly remarkable human being-a supreme lawyer-whose story is an inspiration to all.. Many decades before Johnnie Cochran would practice law, Parden was already known as the black Clarence Darrow. Despite many disadvantages, Parden rose to the status of the elite and had many prominent friends, including a connection to the White House. Parden did something not many African American lawyers had previously done: He successfully argued a case before the United States Supreme Court. And yet,
This book is awesome Chike This book is a must read. It awesomely details Parden's life and achievements. I plan on using this book for a reading series during the next Black History month. It is important that we are educated about our rich history and heritage, part of which the author finely captures.This book inspires. Get it NOW.. "UNSUNG HERO" according to ROSE M.. PARDEN WAS AN UNSUNG HERO OF HIS TIME.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE BOOK TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND LAW STUDENTS.