PositiveThe Washington Post... a fresh consideration of the civil rights movement and the nature of its achievements ... Brown-Nagin vividly captures how the seasoned legal team pushed to enforce the ruling in the face of mobs, defiant White officials and a distant federal government ... Brown-Nagin’s rich narrative highlights the major cases and rulings that marked these years and define [Baker\'s] legacy ... The story of Motley and the broader civil rights struggle, beyond a tally of victories and defeats, has much to teach us about the creativity, dedication, faith and boldness that keep the light burning.
