Vernon Can Read!

A Memoir

By: Vernon Jordan Jr, Annette Gordon-Reed

Narrated by: Vernon Jordan Jr

As a young college student in Atlanta, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. had a summer job driving a white banker around town. During the man’s post-luncheon siestas, Jordan passed the time reading books, a fact that astounded his boss. “Vernon can read!” the man exclaimed to his relatives. Nearly fifty years later, Vernon Jordan, now a senior executive at Lazard Freres, long-time civil rights leader, adviser and close friend to presidents and business leaders and one of the most charismatic figures in America, has written an unforgettable book about his life and times.

The story of Vernon Jordan’s life encompasses the sweeping struggles, changes, and dangers of African-American life in the civil rights revolution of the second half of the twentieth century.

American History that’s missing from most American schools

Frank perspective of what it’s like to be black in America and the story of a brilliant strategist and skilled agent of change for all of America. Excellent story teller.

I like that the author narrated the book! The stories were more captivating and memorable coming from Vernon Jordan!

I loved hearing Vernon Jordan‘s life journey, stories, civil rights experiences, trials, and about his personal family life from childhood to adulthood.

Awsome

Vernon Jordan is the GOAT. it was wonderful, insightful and inspiring. Listen to this book!

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Each chapter kept my intrest,my mind was open to receive and recognize sturn -confidence morals.

Inspiration and Historic

Appreciated understanding his journey, career decision-making, humanity. Deeply personal including his historic and trail blazing professional life while giving us glimpse to his incredible mother role model.

The author’s authenticity.

Mr. Vernon’s straightforwardness, drive, faith and determination to live a life by his own terms is refreshing and evident throughout the entire book. It should be shared with all of your family members and friends.

Love This Book

There is so much that a southern Black person can relate to in this book. It was so well written with so much history.

Inspiration in real life!

An amazing true story of perseverance and history that needs to be celebrated and acknowledged by all Americans!

Wowzers

Vernon Jordan is one of one. Such a gift to mankind. Grateful to him for his service.

An amazing listen.

An Amazing listen, inspiring, motivating and uplifting. This book/memoir is simply incredible, particularly if you enjoy learning about the history of Civil Rights from an insiders viewpoint and from someone that was there. You’re in very good company with Vernon Jordan, jr.