The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. (CD-Audio)

from Mrs.Ski

Awesome and phenomenal. I wanted to know more about Martin Luther King, Jr., having only learned a cursory amount in elementary, and this book was the perfect introduction. The book is a collection of his own words and presented in chronological order, which helps the reader understand not only h...

from docliz

'In 1985 Dr Carlson was invited by the King family to direct the long term project of editing and publishing the papers of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.' This excellent book is very readable and moves easily between commentary and extracts from his messages, preaches and letters. A moving, inspirati...

from Mitchell_Bergeson_Jr

This is an amazing autobiography. Dr. King never actually authored an official autobiography in his lifetime. This book was an effort resulting from the King Paper Project. Mrs. Coretta Scott King gave Claiborne Carson an opportunity to edit the papers of her husband. Mr. Carson painstakingly sor...

from lynsbro

A wonderful portrait of Dr. King,a powerful,though humble and charismatic leader.Above all an exceedingly brave and dedicated person. The speeches and the Letter from Birmingham Jail are very moving and inspiring. Where,O where is there a man of stature today?

from bookworm12

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pivotal player in the fight for Civil Rights. This autobiography includes the story of his life written in his own words and pieces of his speeches. I read the audiobook version which is read by LeVar Burton and includes audio clips of King giving some of his famous ...