Why ‘Across That Bridge’ Is the Only Book on Courage You’ll Ever Need

Discover the True Meaning of Courage Through John Lewis’s Unforgettable Journey

What does it mean to be courageous? In ‘Across That Bridge,’ John Lewis offers an answer rooted in lived experience, not theory. Courage, he explains, is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act in spite of it. This is the courage that led Lewis and countless others to walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, knowing they would face violence and hatred.

Lewis shares stories of quiet bravery—waiting in line for hours to vote, sitting at segregated lunch counters, and facing arrest with dignity. Each act of courage was a statement of belief in a better future and a refusal to be defined by fear.

But courage is not just found in grand gestures. Lewis describes the daily acts—speaking up in a meeting, forgiving an enemy, telling the truth when it’s unpopular. These moments, he insists, are the building blocks of real change.

Lewis’s courage was infectious. It inspired others to join the movement, to stand up for their rights, and to believe that change was possible. The book offers practical advice for cultivating courage: start small, lean on your community, and remember that every act of bravery, no matter how small, matters.
In a world still facing injustice and uncertainty, Lewis’s message resonates more than ever. His story reminds us that courage is not reserved for heroes—it is a choice available to all of us, every day.
Are you ready to cross your own bridge of courage?

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