David A. Bard

Compelling Lives

History & Biography

“We find here the stories of five compelling lives, compelling not only for the courageous advocacy displayed but also for the ideas which grounded and motivated their abolitionist activity, ideas rooted in faith and philosophy. These lives not only draw us in and hold our attention; they invite self-reflection. How might we embody ideas about human dignity in our own time? This book about compelling lives is itself compelling.”