resolutelyrick 's review for:

King: A Life by Jonathan Eig

5.0

---

King: A Life humanized Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He lived an extraordinary life. His impact was tremendous and felt by many, and I learned the same facts about him in school. He was iconized and placed on a pedestal (rightfully so). Hearing about him in a less icon-forward way, the good, the bad, and the room for improvement was fascinating. The scope, breadth, and storytelling of this book and how it leaned into using research to form the story shed light on aspects of his life, his family's life, and his peers' lives. I will reread this book. I would love to talk to others who have read and digest this book together.