Marvin Gilmore: Crusader for Freedom - A Legacy of Battling Discrimination & Building Jobs (World War II Black Hero-Soldier, Entrepren

by Paul Katzeff

Overview

This is the action-filled biography of Marvin E. Gilmore, Jr., an African-American musician-turned-businessman, the grandson of slaves, who rose from poverty to achieve the American dream. He's a decorated U.S. war hero who earned France's Legion of Honor and he has waged a life-long battle against racism and for jobs-creation. This book describes battles with armed segregationists, and making music with Hollywood stars. Gilmore has also played a key role in helping Boston outgrow its racial divisions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632635150
Publisher:	BookLocker.com Inc
Publication date:	09/15/2014
Pages:	422
Sales rank:	743,737
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.86(d)