This book is Brooks Hays's own story of the political career that produced his moderate attitude on the desegretation issue and was itself the produce of deep religious conviction as to the meaning of the brotherhood of man. He is convinced of the crucial importance of the churches in the whole field of race relations. Originally published in 1959. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.