The subject of the biography "Rosa Parks: A Life" is Rosa Parks, an iconic figure in the American civil rights movement. She is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which challenged racial segregation. Parks’ courage to refuse giving up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955 sparked a major civil rights movement, leading to systemic changes in U.S. laws. This biography delves into her life beyond this moment, exploring her early influences, personal struggles, and ongoing advocacy for social justice throughout her life. Parks is often referred to as the "mother of the civil rights movement."