With Head and Heart; The Autograph of Howard Thurman

New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1979. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine/near fine. Signed first edition of With Head and Heart: The Autograph of Howard Thurman.. Octavo, xii, 274pp. Orange hardcover, title in gilt on black cloth spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page with accurate letter line. Solid text block, foxed edges, near fine. In the publisher's dust jacket, $10.00 retail price on front flap, shelf wear, otherwise fine. Signed by the author on the title page. Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was a prominent minister, academic, and civil rights leader of the 20th century. He served as dean of Rankin Chapel at Howard University from 1932-1944, then as dean of Marsh Chapel at Boston University from 1953-1965. Thurman's dedication to sharing the theology of radical nonviolence influenced many civil rights movement leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr., who was mentored by Thurman while attending Boston University.