Mayor for Life

The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.

By: Marion Barry Jr., Omar Tyree

Narrated by: Beresford Bennett

Four-time mayor of Washington, DC, Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world.

Known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a downtown hotel room with a mistress, Marion Barry Jr. has led a controversial career. This provocative, captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist, going back to his Mississippi roots, his Memphis upbringing, and his academic school days, up through his college years and move to Washington, DC, where he became actively involved in Civil Rights, community activism, and bold politics.

In Mayor for Life, Marion Barry, Jr. tells all-including the story of his campaigns for mayor of Washington, his ultimate rise to power, his personal struggles and downfalls, and the night of embarrassment, followed by his term in federal prison and ultimately a victorious fourth term as mayor.

From the man who, despite the setbacks, boldly served the community of Washington, DC, this is his full story of courage, empowerment, hope, tragedy, triumph, and inspiration.

©2014 Marion Barry Jr. and Omar Tyree (P)2020 Recorded Books

The making of DC Government as we know it today.

This books tells the story of the DC Government as we know it today. Mayor Barry is truly a political genius and visionary whose impact and legacy still speak today.

A Must Read

Mayor For Life is unapologetic resourceful, well documented and prophetic from beginning to end.
This book should be on every AfricanAmerican’s bookshelf.