David Walton
. . .Mis-titled but otherwise worthy compilation of Kind's autobiographical writings and statements. — The New York Times Book Review
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Martin Luther King Jr.View All Available Formats & Editions
Using Stanford University's voluminous collection of archival material, including previously unpublished writings, interviews, recordings, and correspondence, King scholar Clayborne Carson has constructed a remarkable first-person account of Dr. King's extraordinary life.See more details below
Overview
Using Stanford University's voluminous collection of archival material, including previously unpublished writings, interviews, recordings, and correspondence, King scholar Clayborne Carson has constructed a remarkable first-person account of Dr. King's extraordinary life.
Editorial Reviews
— The New York Times Book Review
Library Journal
Carson (history, Stanford Univ.) threads together what King wrote or said at various times, creating an "eloquent and expressive narrative that moves from the early years to the unfulfilled dreams of the slain Civil Rights leader."
Selected by the Reverend King's heirs, Stanford University history professor Clayborne Carson archived the massive papers, videos, and recordings of one of the most influential twentieth century figures. The reader gets a feel for Dr. King as a person who lived the words he uttered. More important is that the audience sees a complete, compassionate, caring human being instead of a federal holiday.Though authorized, this is a fascinating autobiography that provides insight to a time when support of Civil Rights proved deadly. Those readers who seek sensationalism would be better suited filing a freedom of information request to gain access to Hoover's files. Those individuals who want to better comprehend history or simply gain an understanding of one of the previous century's giants, The Autobiography Of Martin Luther King, Jr. is the right stuff.
Jack E. White
. . .[I]t reads exactly like what it is: a cut-and-paste job, assembled. . .mainly from King's previously published books and speeches. . .glosses over some of the most important episodes in the civil right's leader's remarkable career. -- Time MagazineProduct Details
- ISBN-13:
- 9780446676502
- Publisher:
- Grand Central Publishing
- Publication date:
- 01/01/2001
- Edition description:
- Reprint
- Pages:
- 416
- Sales rank:
- 134,407
- Product dimensions:
- 8.96(w) x 5.92(h) x 1.11(d)
- Age Range:
- 14 - 18 Years
Customer Reviews
Average Review: