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Book Synopsis: At the National Council of Churches, Robert Spike had organized American churches to support the passage of both the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act, to march in Selma and to organize in Mississippi. An important white leader in the black civil rights struggle, he helped the LBJ White House pass legislation and write crucial civil rights speeches. In the midst of what he described as "the dirtiest fight of my life" struggling to save a federal Mississippi education program, he was viciously murdered in Columbus, Ohio. The murder was never solved. Very little effort went into finding the murderer. The Columbus police and the FBI hinted the unsolved murder was connected to Spike's undisclosed gay life.
During his father's rise in the civil rights movement, Paul Spike lived a life typical of a young man in the 1960s, finding his way through a labyrinth of booze, drugs, and girls. At Columbia University, he was active in the 1968 student rebellion and friends with many SDS radicals. That rootless life ended with his father's murder.
Paul Spike lives in London where he writes about politics, literature, film, and travel for a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
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Discover the gripping true story of Robert Spike and his son Paul Spike in the powerful book, "Photographs of My Father". Robert Spike was a key figure in the civil rights movement, tirelessly working alongside American churches to support vital legislation and fighting for equal rights. With his help, both the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act were passed, and he played a crucial role in organizing marches in Selma and Mississippi.
Tragically, Robert Spike's life was cut short in a brutal and unsolved murder in Columbus, Ohio. Despite his remarkable contributions, very little effort was made to find his killer. The police and FBI hinted at a connection to Spike's undisclosed gay life, further complicating the investigation.
In the midst of his father's inspirational rise in the civil rights movement, Paul Spike's own journey mirrored the turbulence of the era. He experienced a tumultuous life filled with alcohol, drugs, and romantic pursuits. However, his father's shocking murder brought everything into perspective.
Now, Paul Spike, residing in London, shares his poignant story, weaving together politics, literature, film, and travel in his captivating writings. Delve into the pages of "Photographs of My Father" to gain a deep understanding of the civil rights movement, the personal struggles of a legendary leader, and the profound impact it had on his son's life.
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