Howard Thurman – thinker, theologian, mystic and genius – is one of the most pivotal yet overlooked figures in American history. Discover how Thurman’s legacy remains crucial in today’s ongoing fight for equality and human dignity with A Biography of an Unsung Leader: Howard Thurman and The Civil Rights Movement.
A Dialogue with the Ghosts of Resistance invites readers to consider not only how protests succeed, but also how the spirit of resistance lives within both movements and individuals. It is a work of remembrance, resilience, and renewal—written to honor the past and inspire the future.
Voices from the Margins is a compelling exploration of Howard Thurman’s vision of justice, compassion, and the emancipated human spirit. Blending biography, philosophy, and moral reflection, M. Sharpe examines how power operates quietly and structurally in the lives of the marginalized—particularly through education and racialized systems. Rooted in Thurman’s insights on the disinherited, the book connects past and present to reveal enduring patterns of exclusion, while offering a resonant call to awareness, resilience, and reclaimed voice.
After the death of his wife of 45 years, M. Sharpe offers a deeply personal memoir on love, loss, and life after grief. With honesty and restraint, he reflects on shared memories, enduring connection, and the quiet work of healing after losing a lifelong partner.
Essays on Howard Thurman as Genius reclaims Howard Thurman as a major political thinker of citizenship, power, and human dignity. M. Sharpe examines Thurman’s insights on violence, fascism, colonialism, and democracy, revealing his lasting influence on the Civil Rights Movement. This book restores an unsung intellectual to his rightful place in American thought.
