Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.

Four-time mayor of Washington DC Marion Barry Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world. Known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a downtown hotel room with a mistress Marion Barry Jr. has led a controversial career. This provocative captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist going back to his Mississippi roots his Memphis upbringing and his academic school days up through his college years and move to Washington DC where he became actively involved in Civil Rights community activism and bold politics. In Mayor for Life Marion Barry Jr. tells allincluding the story of his campaigns for mayor of Washington his ultimate rise to power his personal struggles and downfalls and the night of embarrassment followed by his term in federal prison and ultimately a victorious fourth term as mayor. From the man who despite the setbacks boldly served the community of Washington DC this is his full story of courage empowerment hope tragedy triumph and inspiration.