Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most inspirational figures in American history. From his march on Washington to his time in a Birmingham jail, King’s life and work continue to have a profound effect on our nation. The Everything® Martin Luther King Jr. Book explores King’s life, times and influence. Fascinating facts and little-known details you’ll find in this audio include:
· His upbringing, education, and nonviolent-resistance influences
· The inspiration for his famous “I Have a Dream” speech
· His relationship with the Black Power movement
· His private life as a friend, husband, and father
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“The narration is crisp and well paced. Dwain Kyles lets his voice rise and fall to emphasize points without seeming phony. The publishers wisely chose to include a tape of King himself delivering the closing portion of his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.”
— AudioFile
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Jessica McElrath is the About.com guide to African American History and the author of The Everything Martin Luther King Jr. Book. She received a juris doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and a bachelor’s of art in history from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in California.