Rest in Power

The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin

By: Sybrina Fulton, Tracy Martin

Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo, JD Jackson

Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Trayvon Martin’s parents take listeners beyond the news cycle with an account only they could give: the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement.

“A reminder - not only of Trayvon’s life and death but of the vulnerability of black lives in a country that still needs to be reminded they matter.” (USA Today)

Now a docuseries on the Paramount Network produced by Shawn Carter

Years after his tragic death, Trayvon Martin’s name is still evoked every day. He has become a symbol of social justice activism, as has his hauntingly familiar image: the photo of a child still in the process of becoming a young man, wearing a hoodie and gazing silently at the camera. But who was Trayvon Martin, before he became, in death, an icon? And how did one Black child’s death on a dark, rainy street in a small Florida town become the match that lit a civil rights crusade?

Rest in Power, told through the compelling alternating narratives of his parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, answers those questions from the most intimate of sources. The book takes us beyond the news cycle and familiar images to give the account that only his parents can offer: the story of the beautiful and complex child they lost, the cruel unresponsiveness of the police and the hostility of the legal system, and an inspiring journey from grief and pain to power, and from tragedy and senselessness to purpose.

©2017 Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin (P)2017 Random House Audio

POWERFUL

This book was very well written. It shows the courage of the parents. Loved it.

Powerful

This is a very powerful account of what happened to Trayvon Martin told by his parents. It was very touching to hear there accounts and how they felt through this hold process. I pray for there strength and courage to continue to seek justice for Trayvon and all young black males like him to end the massacre of our young men in America.

HEARTWARMING/ A MUST READ!!!

I felt like I was really there with you! I first thought well written and then I had to say this is your life. I admire your strength and commitment to Trayvon and how you and Tracy pulled together as one to fight for that beautiful baby boy. THE BOOK IS A MUST READ!!! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL!!!
The Narrators were EXCELLENT!!

powerful the true meaning of A Parent's Love

the narrow is good major really visualize I understand the feelings would read this over again. good book

This is a heartfelt story of 2 parents

They lost their child but turned their loss into a national movement. They brought light to the everyday horrific truth of being black in America. I thank them for telling their story and starting the conversation.

Emotionally Inspiring

This book touched me beyond words. The narrators are outstanding and it is so beautifully written. A beautiful memorial to a life taken to soon.

So powerful and so moving

This book is one of the best books I've heard in a while. I will continue to recommend to all my friends!

POWERFUL- A MUST READ!!!!

Hearing the experience through Sybrina and Tracy’s perspective was so very powerful! As a mother of two Black sons, I felt every single word and emotion echoed throughout their journey. To say that I am deeply inspired by hearing a personal account of the family’s experience would not be enough to accurately capture what I am feeling in this moment.

This book is a MUST READ for every Black person and ally committed to social justice and transformational change! We are the ones we’ve been waiting for! -Temeka Bailey

I AM TRAYVON!

Some die so that others may live

Where does Rest in Power rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Up there with "The Hate You Give", my favorites so far this year.

What did you like best about this story?

I didn't like anything about the story. It's the kind if book that MUST be read, its not to be enjoyed (not in that way, anyway). Wish I never had the opportunity to read the story of Trayvons murder. I cried through the first couple of hours, listening to the emotions of Trayvons' parents relive the discovery of the murder of their child. It's almost unfathomable. I'm a step parent of a young man I love so much that it literally, physically hurt to listen to this story.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

If I could replace "interesting" with "disturbing", it's that: if Zimmerman were a black man and Trayvon a white teenager, I have ZERO confidence the trial would have played out the way it did in this tragedy. As a caucasian, even though I had nothing to do with the race I was born into, I get that white privilege has played a role in my life- like it or not. And if that were my boy walking that complex that fateful night, he'd be alive to tell me that some creepy dude stalked him. My responsibility as a human being is to acknowledge this and instill something better in the next generation. "The Hate You Give" was my favorite young adult book. I'm getting the hard copy for my toe-headed child who sees the world, already, through a different set of lenses than Were given me. This will be on his summer reading list as well. I'm so sorry for the loss that inspired this book, i'd much rather think of him struggling in High School, being bugged by his parents and scared or excited for his future.... like most teens... anything but the fate handed him by a jack-ass wannabe who should have stayed in his damn car if he was so afraid!! I'm so mad at Zimmerman and so inspired by the courage of Trayvons family to stand up for the young lives of those that follow their son.

Any additional comments?

TRAYVON IS MY SON. RIP (power) young man and in the knowledge that because of the life that YOU led and lost, another young, black man can "maybe" walk the streets, with a bag a skittles and a can of tea, a little safer than he would have before your brave parents refused to let your death be in vain. Wake up people, SKIN IS NOT A SIN!!!!

From despair to power..

I decided to read/listen to this book after watching the documentary of the same name. Both of which are equally powerful. I was well aware of the case since I live in PBC Florida, well aware of the stand your ground rule. But, I wanted to learn more and I am glad that I did. I had to pause a couple of times because I am a mother and a grandmother and I could feel their anguish and grief. I know grief all to well because in 1997 I lost my 19 year old niece to a horrible car accident, a hit and run the driver that caused the accident never stopped. So, though there were moments that I had to get a grip I learned how this tragedy turned into a powerful movement..