{"product_id":"seven-million-steps-the-true-story-of-dick-gregorys-run-for-the-hungry-9780063357525","title":"Seven Million Steps: The True Story of Dick Gregory's Run for the Hungry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning creators, Derrick Barnes, Frank Morrison, and Dr. Christian Gregory comes the true story of comedian and activist Dick Gregory's remarkable Food Run of 1976. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 man. 1,011 hours. 3,200 miles. 7 million steps. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat would you do?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn April of 1976, Dick Gregory sets off on a Herculean and grueling two-and-a-half month run. His goal: to raise awareness about the epidemic of poverty and hunger in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSleeping in motels and consuming nothing but fruit juices, vitamins and water, he runs from Los Angeles to New York City. And in each city, he stops to speak the truth about injustice. About the plight of the penniless. About the hopeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLyrical text, stunning art, and compelling backmatter come together to ask you--yes \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e--what would you do if you had a wild idea to stand up for something you believe in? Find out how far Dick Gregory's belief in feeding the hungry took him in this unforgettable story of an incredible journey that still reverberates today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amistad Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063357525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Derrick Barnes,Christian Gregory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52085768782005,"sku":"9780063357525","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e3beaadf-7734-4f47-b381-af3190f50719.jpg?v=1765295155","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/seven-million-steps-the-true-story-of-dick-gregorys-run-for-the-hungry-9780063357525","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}