“The Birth of a Radical” chronicles Clifton Reive Whitley Jr.’s journey from his early years to his mature days, serving as an empowering narrative for the youth.
San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Friday, November 24, 2023
The book launch and autograph event featuring Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. and his work “The Birth of a Radical” took center stage at the Printers Row Lit Fest 2023, hosted by ReadersMagnet.
On September 9, 2023, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Clifton Reive Whitley Jr., the author, engaged in the signing of his autobiography The Birth of a Radical during the Printers Row Lit Fest 2023. Supported by the self-publishing and book marketing service ReadersMagnet, the event unfolded at their booth, with a bevy of enthusiasts eager to acquire personalized copies of his inspirational work. The literary festival spanned September 9-10, 2023, located at Printers Row Park in the South Loop of Chicago, Illinois.
Recognized as the Midwestern region’s preeminent open-air gathering for bibliophiles, the Printers Row Lit Fest attracts over 100 writers. The Chicago Tribune plays a pivotal role in orchestrating this event.
Sharing his narrative in The Birth of a Radical, Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. narrates his personal tale, evolving from a youngster with physical challenges to a thrice-decorated combat hero awarded with triply-earned Bronze Stars. Whitley’s account provides insight into American history, covering his evolution from a war veteran feeling dispossessed to his key role as vice-chair of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Whitley’s defiance against societal expectations bears significance in the context of contemporary dialogues on social and racial injustice, offering motivation to his readership. His achievements include serving in combat, advising the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Mississippi, and co-founding a catfish farming cooperative. His genesis lies in an agrarian family, being one of ten siblings, thus positioning his memoir as especially inspirational for younger demographics.
To secure a copy of The Birth of a Radical by Clifton Reive Whitley Jr., visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Author
Born on April 13, 1933, Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. is a nonagenarian and a veteran. As a father to three – two sons and a daughter, all of whom are married – he embarked on his writing journey in 2007 and proceeded to publish his first tome in August 2018.
More than five decades ago, he encountered the writings and reflections of J. Robert Oppenheimer, posing the inquiry, “What kind of a world would you like to inhabit?”. This question has persisted in his thoughts continuously, remaining as pertinent to him now as it was back then.
The Birth of a Radical
Author | Clifton Reive Whitley Jr.
Genre | Memoir
Publisher | Page Publishing, Inc.
Published date | August 8, 2018
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