Finding A Way Out: An Autobiography

By Robert Russa Moton

Book Overview

Finding A Way Out: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Robert Russa Moton, an influential African-American educator and civil rights activist. The book chronicles Moton's life from his childhood in rural Virginia to his rise as an educator and leader in the early 20th century.Moton was born in 1867 to former slaves and grew up in poverty. Despite the challenges he faced, he was determined to get an education and attended Hampton Institute, a historically black college in Virginia. After graduating, he became a teacher and eventually rose to become the principal of Tuskegee Institute, a position he held for over 20 years.Throughout his career, Moton was a vocal advocate for civil rights and worked to improve the lives of African Americans through education and political action. He was a close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and played a key role in the desegregation of the armed forces during World War II.In Finding A Way Out, Moton reflects on his life and the challenges he faced as a black man in America during a time of widespread racism and discrimination. He shares his personal experiences and insights into the struggles and triumphs of the civil rights movement, offering a unique perspective on this important period in American history.Overall, Finding A Way Out is a powerful and inspiring memoir that sheds light on the life and legacy of Robert Russa Moton, a true pioneer in the fight for racial equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163782815
• ISBN13: 9781163782811
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"