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Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Redaktioneller Bericht - Kirkus Reviews

The life of Dr. King, presented in his own words. As director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project, Carson (In Struggle: SNCC and the Black Awakening of the 1960s, 1980, etc.) has enjoyed unprecedented access to King's published and unpublished writings. Out of these he has fashioned what he terms an ""approximation of an autobiography that King might have written."" Despite obvious pitfalls--one cannot know how King might have presented himself, had he lived--this work is compelling. Focusing mainly on intellectual and political development (King wrote little of his private self), this quasi-autobiography reminds a reader of how complex King was in his thinking and how singular in his purpose (the pursuit of justice). The familiar events of King's rise within the civil fights movement are presented, but so are subtleties of the intellectual evolution of nonviolent resistance. Far from simply mimicking Gandhi, King developed a nuanced philosophy based on the possibility of goodness reached through faith and reason. Carson portrays King as an opponent not only of racial inequality but of economic inequality, too. As the civil rights movement took a more militant turn, King spoke presciently of ""Black Power"" as a positive cultural phenomenon but also as a self-defeating, even suicidal ""revolutionary"" doctrine. King also comments, with a generosity of spirit, on public figures he encountered. He quite liked John and Robert Kennedy for their ability to learn and change. He was even charmed by Nixon and the seeming sincerity of his wish to create a better America, while noting that ""if Richard Nixon is not sincere, he is the most dangerous man in America."" Despite the inclusion of previously unpublished work, nothing startlingly new is revealed. What emerges, unsurprisingly, is a life lived with courage and conviction.

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Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Ashlee - Goodreads

The audiobook format is amazing. The recordings of Dr. King's speeches and sermons were very powerful. Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Seabella - Goodreads

Amazing man. The King Center in Atlanta is a great place to get acquainted with his mission and work. The center is FREE! and operated by the NPS. His childhood home is worth the tour. Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - MT Sullivan - Goodreads

The most inspiring book I've ever read. We need more Martin Luther King, Jr.s today. Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Anne - Goodreads

This was such an excellent book !!! I didn't know that much about the racial battle in the late 50's and 60's, and I couldn't think of a better place to start then by reading Martin Luther King Jr's ... Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Liz - Goodreads

I respected Dr. King before reading this semi-autobiography, and, after finishing it, I respect him all the more. He was deeply committed to pursuing justice through nonviolence, esteeming all people ... Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - notabattlechick - Goodreads

Editor of the King papers, Clayborne Carson, masterfully crafts an autobiography of King through MLK's written words, speeches, diaries, letters, and other snippets of King writing, thinking, and ... Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Deb - Goodreads

I listened to this on audiobook and enjoyed it very much. This autobiography gives the reader insight into the life of Martin Luther King Jr. It was a powerful listen as LaVar Burton takes on the ... Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Byron Lort - Goodreads

Next to Obama, NLK is the greatest American hero. However, Obama is so much more of a hero, this book kinda falls flat. Vollständige Rezension lesen

Review: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nutzerbericht - Josie - Goodreads

This book is thrilling. Every word, every chapter. I highlighted as I read, I'm glad I bought a copy. I could quote the great Dr. MLK Jr. for days. Many autobiographies tend to be boring. Not this one ... Vollständige Rezension lesen

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