The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Created as a "living memorial" to the philosophies and ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this essential volume includes more than 120 quotations from the greatest civil rights leader's speeches, sermons, and writings. Selected and introduced by Coretta Scott King, the book helps keep the dream alive by focusing on seven areas of the Nobel Peace Prize winner's concern: the community of man, racism, civil rights, justice and freedom, faith and religion, nonviolence, and peace.
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Back in print in this handy pocket paperback format, this perennial classic from the Newmarket "Words Of" series—over 200,000 copies sold—belongs in every home, school and library.Throughout his brief life, Martin Luther King, Jr. communicated vision, passion, and inspiration. He led millions of people in a nonviolent movement that shattered the system of segregation in the South, and at the age of 39 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his eloquent, passionate advocacy of civil and human rights. This timeless volume, authorized by the estate of Martin Luther King,Jr., includes highlights from the legendary civil rights leader's speeches, sermons, and writings selected by his wife Coretta Scott King, who contributes an impressive introduction on Dr. King's life and legacy. The stirring book contains approximately 120 quotations, focusing on seven areas of concern: The Community of Man, Racism, Civil Rights, Justice and Freedom, Faith and Religion, Nonviolence, and Peace. Also included is a detailed chronology of Dr. King's life and its involvement in the civil rights movement in our time."I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and justice for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down, other-centered men can build up." —Martin Luther King, Jr.New York TimesA valuable book.
Introduction7The Community of Man15Racism27Civil Rights35Justice and Freedom49Faith and Religion61Nonviolence69Peace81"I've Been to the Mountain Top" Excerpt from the speech given April 3, 196893"I Have a Dream" Excerpt from the speech given August 28, 196395Proclamation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by the President of the United States99Chronology105Sources119
\ From Barnes & NobleFrom King's speeches and writings, here are more than 120 quotations on the community of man, racism, civil rights, justice and freedom, faith and religion, nonviolence, and peace.\ \ \ \ \ From the Publisher"A valuable book." —The New York Times\ "This book celebrates King's wisdom and is relevant today as it was during his lifetime." —Ebony Man\ "This volume of quotations is thoughtful, intelligently provocative…" —Malcolm Boyd, Los Angeles Times\ \ \ \ Malcolm BoydThis volume of quotations is thoughtful, intelligently provocative... —Los Angeles Times\ \ \ \ \ New York TimesA valuable book.\ \ \ \ \ Ebony ManThis book celebrates King's wisdom and is relevant today as it was during his lifetime.\ \ \ \ \ Children's Literature"When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind." These words and others from King's sermons, speeches and published works typify his conviction to address social wrongs by peaceful means. An introduction by his wife, Coretta, brings King's history briefly to life through her eyes—from their first meeting as students in 1952 to his death by a sniper's bullet in 1968. The quotations eloquently advocate love, peace, strength and courage, and are divided into sections representing Racism, The Community of Man, Nonviolence, Faith and Religion and more. Also included is President Reagan's speech proclaiming Martin Luther King Day as a public holiday. This short book could easily be read straight through but would benefit readers even more when absorbed in small, thoughtful doses. Though sources for the selections are listed, individual selections are rarely identified, making the text more useful for inspiration and awareness than as a research resource. An extensive chronology incorporates Dr. King's personal history with relevant events of the Civil Rights movement. Generous amounts of white space dramatically offset both the words and the black-and-white photographs that personify this vital leader and his cause. Part of "The Newmarket Words Of" series. 1996 (orig. 1983), Newmarket, $11.95. Ages 9 up. Reviewer: Betty Hicks AGES: 9 10 11 12 13 14\ \
