The Essential Dick Gregory

De: Dick Gregory

Narrado por: Joe Morton, Christian Gregory, Andre Gaines, Afrika K. Kenjyatta

Narrated by Audie, Emmy, and NAACP® Image Award-winning actor, Joe Morton, and joined by Christian Gregory and Afrika K. Kenjyatta.

A soulful, generation-defining collection of thought-provoking, agitating, and liberating works from Dick Gregory, the activist and author of sixteen books, including the classic bestseller Nigger: An Autobiography and the 2017 NAACP Image Award Winner, Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies.

A 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, and beloved nutrition guru, 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.

This 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 comedic performances. It is a breathtaking tour through the life of one of America’s most prophetic and relevant cultural icons. The Essential Dick Gregory 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.

This compelling volume will challenge your beliefs, allow you to see life in unexpected ways, and dare you to make the world a better place.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Gregory

Doc Gregory was always informative. The information he provided will prove to be rich and timeless.

Amazing and Awesome

A very unique and humble man that the world has benefited from in his knowledge.. interest and live for life and people

Great Book!

Dick Gregory’s story is an inspiration and a testament to the importance of being a participant in your own destiny!

Gray listen

Well put together biography of complicated man. It me to realize Dick was very interesting and look at things from an honest morally sound view.

I Know I’ve Been Changed!

So Amazing to know I met him years ago. But NOW I believe that I REALLY KNOW HIS MESSAGE!!!❤️❤️❤️

The G.O.A.T

Thank You Mr. Gregory for the wisdom. Wonderful book it’s a great inside look into a complex man.

A true man of the people

He dedicated his life to helping all people through his humanity and love. A good read.

The timelessness of Dick Gregory's universal message.

I was a fan of Mr. Gregory's stand-up routine (the first time I saw his performance on TV was introduced by Wanda Sykes). Since then I started to follow him. This book covers the high lights of his dedication to a just, inclusive and supportive society. I was pleasantly surprised to learn about his campaign to improve diet and raising awareness of sugar, chemical and hormone etc. in our diet. His book diet book was published back in 1974, but I only became health conscious eater in last decade or so (after 30s). Even though I had many American black people, nobody mentioned Mr. Gregory's diet (when I shared that I was a fan of his stand up and advocacy). Why aren't we promoting this healthy lifestyle instead of focusing on micro aggression and implicit bias? Do leaders these days don't know any better or simply don't care enough about general population? The core political message should be about uniting in good health rather than dividing in race or cast systems. Instead of embracing the truth and implementing solutions we keep on researching and reinventing ways to repeat historical mistakes. Please make Mr. Gregory's essential writings part of text books in schools.