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Insightful, Coretta Scott King was truly a saint and Dr King was so much more than I have a dream.
Ever since I was a middle schooler, Martin Luther King Jr. fascinated me. I’ve read 6 biographies of the famed civil rights activist. I thought I knew an above average amount about him until this read…
This is by far THE BEST BIOGRAPHY I’ve ever read. The incredible amount of detail and research presented in a narrative form that is surprisingly easy to digest.
This being the first exhaustive biography of King to include FBI surveillance information which was previously restricted, gave me a whole new perspective of one of my favorite men of history.
I believe we are taught very little about world changers. We get a nice happy summary of all they did with a short amount of biographical information on who the leader was. The information is presented to us tied in a pretty bow and depicted in a candy coated form void of any real humanity.
This incredible work of nonfiction, allows the reader to truly understand MLKJ as a human. King was a civil rights leader, peace keeper, and minister no doubt, but he was also a husband, father, introvert, sinner, anxious, depressed and incredibly complicated man.
This read to me so long to finish not because it was dull or too long, but because it challenged everything I thought I knew about King. I had to sit with it and really grasp the new information. He wasn’t the black superhero I grew up believing him to be. He was a human. A black man willing to do hard things because he believed it was the right thing to do. He was an imperfect man who struggled.
Thank you, Jonathan Eig, for your time and investment into this story. I’ll be eagerly awaiting 2027 when we can learn even more new info about who King was.
This is by far THE BEST BIOGRAPHY I’ve ever read. The incredible amount of detail and research presented in a narrative form that is surprisingly easy to digest.
This being the first exhaustive biography of King to include FBI surveillance information which was previously restricted, gave me a whole new perspective of one of my favorite men of history.
I believe we are taught very little about world changers. We get a nice happy summary of all they did with a short amount of biographical information on who the leader was. The information is presented to us tied in a pretty bow and depicted in a candy coated form void of any real humanity.
This incredible work of nonfiction, allows the reader to truly understand MLKJ as a human. King was a civil rights leader, peace keeper, and minister no doubt, but he was also a husband, father, introvert, sinner, anxious, depressed and incredibly complicated man.
This read to me so long to finish not because it was dull or too long, but because it challenged everything I thought I knew about King. I had to sit with it and really grasp the new information. He wasn’t the black superhero I grew up believing him to be. He was a human. A black man willing to do hard things because he believed it was the right thing to do. He was an imperfect man who struggled.
Thank you, Jonathan Eig, for your time and investment into this story. I’ll be eagerly awaiting 2027 when we can learn even more new info about who King was.
This book was fantastic. The author used an abundance of research (interviews, memoirs, FBI files, etc) to tell a very complete story of the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
I only knew the basics of his life that they (barely) teach you in school. Learned so much about his life, his goals, his struggles and even his flaws. It's a big book but it wasn't a chore to read at all. The book is well written and I was completely focused and engaged when reading.
When this book comes out, do yourself a favor and read about this historic man.
Thanks to @netgalley and @fsgbooks for the advanced copy..
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I only knew the basics of his life that they (barely) teach you in school. Learned so much about his life, his goals, his struggles and even his flaws. It's a big book but it wasn't a chore to read at all. The book is well written and I was completely focused and engaged when reading.
When this book comes out, do yourself a favor and read about this historic man.
Thanks to @netgalley and @fsgbooks for the advanced copy..
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#mlkjr #book #bookstagram #readingisfundamental #stilllearning #kingalife
Accessible, clear, and realistic are the first words I use to describe Jonathan Eig's biography of Rev King. Beginning with unprecedented descriptions of King's grandparents and parents, Eig gives the reader a view of his roots, surroundings, and upbringing. This context helps readers to understand the man, his motives, and his relationships especially as they related to his life's work.
I felt a tiny bit of the pressure of what it was to be a black person in the racist USA then (and now.) This is a credit to the subject and the author. This is a tremendous book - highly recommended!
I felt a tiny bit of the pressure of what it was to be a black person in the racist USA then (and now.) This is a credit to the subject and the author. This is a tremendous book - highly recommended!
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Graphic: Infidelity, Racism
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What an important book. I've learned so much.
We all know King, but we don't know anything about him.
What I appreciated most was that he was a human. He was just a human. Just as any of us are humans, he did all he did. What more can we all do?
We hear so often today about how violence doesn't solve anything when it comes to racial issues. King is usually quoted when this is said. But, the truth is, everyone accused him of violence back then. He was tagged the most dangerous man by the FBI. And the reaction to him was nothing but violence.
This book was a wonderful mix of personal stories, what the press reported, things discovered in archives, and newly released recordings from the FBI surveillance of his hotel rooms and phones.
We all know King, but we don't know anything about him.
What I appreciated most was that he was a human. He was just a human. Just as any of us are humans, he did all he did. What more can we all do?
We hear so often today about how violence doesn't solve anything when it comes to racial issues. King is usually quoted when this is said. But, the truth is, everyone accused him of violence back then. He was tagged the most dangerous man by the FBI. And the reaction to him was nothing but violence.
This book was a wonderful mix of personal stories, what the press reported, things discovered in archives, and newly released recordings from the FBI surveillance of his hotel rooms and phones.
As Eig gave me a better understanding of King’s life, I became cognizant of the incredible bravery of King, the other Civil Rights leaders, and all those that participated in the Movement. It is hard to fathom how recent these events were and the massive inequities that had been borne by Black people. Society has made progress but society is far from equal and there is much backsliding in current times. I hope that we will eventually achieve King’s dream.