The "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

is a powerful and defining moment in the Civil Rights movement, as Gary Younge masterfully explains in his book.

This slim but impactful volume provides new insights into the dramatic story surrounding the speech, drawing on interviews with close friends and draft speechwriters of King, as well as leading civil rights leaders.

Younge skillfully captures the spirit of that historic day in Washington and offers a critical modern analysis of why "I Have a Dream" remains America's favorite speech.

With a focus on the significance of the speech and its enduring relevance, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the ongoing struggle for racial equality.