From the Cotton Field to the Capitol: An Enduring Voice: The Life and Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer

By Michael Webster

Fannie Lou Hamer is often remembered as a single, powerful moment-the woman who stood before a nation and declared she was "sick and tired of being sick and tired." But that iconic testimony was just one chapter in a life defined by extraordinary courage, resilience, and unwavering faith.

This book is the complete story. It traces Hamer's journey from the brutal cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to her transformative leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. It goes beyond the famous speeches to explore her pivotal role in forming the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, her harrowing experiences with violence, and her groundbreaking work in economic justice with the Freedom Farm Cooperative.

More than a historical account, this is an intimate portrait of an ordinary woman who, with nothing but her spirit and her voice, became a force of nature. It's a vital and timely reminder that true change is forged not in the halls of power, but through the grassroots efforts of those brave enough to demand a more just world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQN5XXG2
• ISBN13: 9798264715563
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"