{"title":"Sidney S. McMath","description":"\u003cp\u003eSidney S. McMath’s works offer a compelling glimpse into the life and legacy of a remarkable figure, blending personal insight with historical depth. Readers can expect narratives that delve into themes of perseverance, leadership, and the enduring impact of public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich with detailed storytelling and reflective memoir, these books resonate with anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e that honours a distinct American journey. Titles like \u003cstrong\u003ePromises Kept\u003c\/strong\u003e illuminate the challenges and triumphs of a life dedicated to meaningful change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"promises-kept-by-sidney-s-mcmath-9781682262979","title":"Promises Kept","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2006 Booker Worthen Literary Prize and the 2004 Ragsdale Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dominating spirit of public service animated the life of Sidney Sanders McMath (1912–2003), the thirty-fourth governor of Arkansas. \u003cem\u003ePromises Kept\u003c\/em\u003e, completed and published when McMath was in his nineties, tells his story in his own words—from the piney hills of South Arkansas to the battlefields of World War II; through the human dramas of the courtroom to the marbled corridors of the State Capitol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePromises Kept\u003c\/em\u003e, McMath recounts a rural upbringing that grounded him in the concerns of everyday Arkansans. He tells his life story through key milestones, including distinguished military service and a dramatic political rise to governor of Arkansas. During his four years in office, he pursued reform and modernization by expanding roads and electricity to rural areas, fighting the poll tax, building the state's first medical center, opening Democratic primaries to Black voters, and standing with President Harry Truman in resisting the segregationist Dixiecrats. McMath's political career ended amid unproven allegations tied to the highway program—charges he addresses directly here—and concludes with his return to the law, where landmark cases earned him honours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, McMath reveals the excitement and the hard choices of real democracy, offering compelling human stories and a crucial perspective of a pivotal time in Arkansas history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934191075564,"sku":"9781682262979","price":87.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781682262979-promises-kept.jpg?v=1783903339"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sidney-s-mcmath.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}