{"product_id":"9780062879226_the-essential-dick-gregory","title":"The Essential Dick Gregory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA soulful, generation-defining non-fiction collection of thought-provoking, agitating, and liberating works from Dick Gregory, the activist and author of sixteen books, including the classic bestseller \u003ci\u003eNigger: An Autobiography\u003c\/i\u003e and the 2017 NAACP Image Award Winner, \u003ci\u003eDefining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true renaissance man, Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory was one of the pioneering satirists of his generation, a reformer and brilliant spokesperson for the downtrodden and forgotten who dedicated his life to speaking unadulterated truth—and to improving ordinary lives. A revered human rights and environmental activist, fearsome and uncompromising social critic, lauded bestselling author, beloved nutrition guru, and a powerful voice for social justice, Gregory aimed not only to educate souls, but to liberate them. His words shaped a generation and remain vital for our own turbulent times, offering wisdom to enlighten and inspire a new activist age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis carefully curated anthology of selected writings reflects and celebrates Dick Gregory’s wisdom and his vision. Divided into three sections—Body, Mind, and Spirit—it includes previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts taken from his sixteen books, fifteen albums and audio compilations, and more than 1,200 hours of archival video, including lectures, interviews, and stand-up comedy performances. It is a breathtaking tour through the life of one of America’s most prophetic and relevant cultural icons. \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Dick Gregory\u003c\/i\u003e is a pointillistic portrait of a man who gave up a lucrative entertainment career to fight injustice on the front line of battle—leading protests and hunger strikes to end the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa; supporting civil rights, feminism, and Native Americans,; and addressing hunger, poverty, and police brutality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling volume will challenge your beliefs, allow you to see life in unexpected ways, and dare you to make the world a better place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis career-spanning collection reveals the uncompromising mind of Dick Gregory in his own words:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePioneering Satire:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience the groundbreaking stand-up performances and interviews that shattered comedic norms and spoke uncompromising truth to power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUncompromising Activism:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Gregory from the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement to his protests against the Vietnam War and apartheid, all detailed through his own speeches and writings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCivil Rights History:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore defining moments in Black history through previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts from Gregory’s sixteen books and numerous audio compilations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutrition and Wellness:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the wisdom that made him a beloved nutrition guru, as this collection reveals his journey from a passionate advocate for health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dick Gregory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948313268373,"sku":"9780062879226","price":8.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062879226.jpg?v=1776889826","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062879226_the-essential-dick-gregory","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}