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 sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, a courageous act of defiance against racial segregation. Parks’ actions and dedication to fighting for equality have made her a lasting symbol of the struggle for civil rights in the United States. This biography delves into her early life, activism, and the profound impact she had on the movement.