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The Autobiography Of Martin Luther King, Jr

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The Autobiography Of Martin Luther King, Jr provides a powerful and personal account of the life of the iconic civil rights leader. The book, created using King's own writings and speeches, chronicles his early life, education, pivotal events in the civil rights movement, and his tireless struggle for equality and justice through nonviolent activism. This deeply engaging memoir offers an intimate look at King's vision, challenges, and enduring legacy.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Martin Luther King Jr.'s personal insights and experiences during the civil rights movement. Featuring his own words, it offers an intimate look at his journey, including his thoughts, struggles, and aspirations for equality and justice. It's a compelling read for anyone who appreciates powerful historical narratives and inspirational figures.

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This book offers King's seldom discussed views on some of the world's greatest and most controversial figures including John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi and Richard Nixon, and brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts and actions still inspire our desires, hopes and dreams.

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Compiled from his own words, this history-making autobiography is Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's needs with those of a growing nationwide movement; and the reflective, world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere.

Relevant and insightful, this Autobiography offers King's seldom discussed views on some of the world's greatest and most controversial figures, including John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi, and Richard Nixon.

This book brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts and actions speak to our most burning contemporary issues and still inspire our desires, hopes, and dreams.

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The Autobiography Of Martin Luther King, Jr is praised for its comprehensiveness, offering a complete and insightful portrayal of King's life, emotions, and intellect. Critics appreciate the editor, Clayborne Carson, for presenting King's legacy effectively for modern readers. The work provides profound insights into a turbulent period in American history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349112985

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Illustration: Section: 16, B&W

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 416

About the Author

The editor, Clayborne Carson, Ph.D, is the author and editor of several books on the civil rights struggle in the United States. In 1985, Dr Carson was invited by the King family to direct the long-term project of editing and publishing the papers of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

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