Description This is the action-filled biography of Marvin E.
Gilmore, Jr.
, an African-American musician-turned-businessman, the grandson of slaves, who rose from poverty to achieve the American dream.
He's a decorated U.
war hero who earned France's Legion of Honor and he has waged a life-long battle against racism and for jobs-creation.
This book describes battles with armed segregationists, and making music with Hollywood stars.
Gilmore has also played a key role in helping Boston outgrow its racial divisions.
Booklocker.com Marvin gilmore: crusader for freedom - a legacy of battling discrimination & building jobs (world war ii black hero-soldier, entrepren, paperback/paul katzeff
