"HIS LIFE INFORMED US, HIS DREAMS SUSTAIN US"
-from the Citation of the posthumous award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Reverend ... read full description
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Jul 28, 2011
Tim
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We read this for a peace and justice class I took this semester at Eastern Mennonite University, and out of the books I’ve seen on King, this one does perhaps the best job of including the entire significance of his message in just over 200 pages. All sides, from the most quoted and convenient, to the most grating and uncomfortable are included. You will recognize many quotes as they have been repeated ad infinitum in our media for decades. Some of the lesser known quotes are understandably left
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Oct 27, 2009
Carlos
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This is the BEST BOOK by Martin Luther King Jr.The book title is "I HAVE A DREAM".This title is so important because it talks about how Martin Luther King JR has a dream that 1 day racism will stop.That blacks and white will get along together and form a perfect Union.That 1 day is children will grow up to be important people in the world.That they will be remembered forever.This book is about how the speeches that Martin Luther King Jr made changed the world that made racism stop and
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Mar 22, 2009
James
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One of the greatest orators of the twentieth century in the United States of America. The speeches and writings ring accord off the written page too from the depth of his soul and reveal what's in his blood. A historical document that connects and drives into the heart of the problems encountered by entrenched racism and how to transform them into brighter days where all of God's children can come together and hold hands singing the old negro spiritual "Free at last, Free at last, Thank God
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Aug 28, 2009
Jesse
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I find it hard to say something that isn't totally obvious about this, but I'll say what I feel. That is: MLK was probably the finest orator of the 20th century, easily one of the best political writers, and above all most likely the easiest candidate for sainthood. These essays and speeches, though they do occasionally repeat themselves, offer the kind of intellectual, spiritual, and emotional nourishment on which humanity can feed and be revived. Several of these essays I've read before, and e
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Feb 10, 2008
Jason
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Apart from some introductory text at the beginning of the book, and short lead-ins (about a page or less) to each of the twenty distinct pieces, the words are all Dr. King's. This has been my first real exposure to any of his writings (or speeches) in their entirety, so I don't have a basis of comparison to say if these twenty were the best choices to represent his teachings and beliefs. But the ones you'd expect to be there are there - the "I Have a Dream" speech, the Letter from a
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Jun 15, 2008
Tommy
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Martin Luther King Jr. was simply amazing and this collections of writings and speeches gives a great picture of what he was like, what he stood for and how truly revolutionary and visionary he was.
If people would just read what he wrote and said they would appreciate him so much more. I think especially about how King claims that poor white people should be marching with them because they are both being held down by the same force and how currently they are fighting for their oppres More...
If people would just read what he wrote and said they would appreciate him so much more. I think especially about how King claims that poor white people should be marching with them because they are both being held down by the same force and how currently they are fighting for their oppres More...
May 19, 2009
Anthony
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This was a biography on the famous Martin luther king jr and it talks about everything he did what he said its all in here. Who influenced him which we all know was gandhi who made this man do great things with non voilence and expressing all his lifes changes of what he was trying to acheieve was all expressed in this book that you can picture martin saying and doing all these things that the book was dicussing of him.
Jan 17, 2011
Anne
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MLK's fabulous "I have a dream speech" paired with outstanding illustrations by a variety of artists, all of whom have been honored with the Coretta Scott King award.
I especially like the line "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"
I especially like the line "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"
Oct 30, 2009
Brian
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While I chuckle every time that the good Dr. Rev. MLK mentions Thomas Jefferson (the irony is a bit much), 20th century America did not produce any finer speech writer than Dr. King. His grasp of theology, history, philosophy and the classics gave him an ability to weave prosaic thoughts like we may never see again in this, the age of specialization.
Mar 25, 2010
Emilee
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This is Martin Luther Kings famous speech given on the steps of the LIncoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963. It is the full text with 15 arts that have provided their pictures to create the beauty of his dream and the beliefs that motivated his life and leadership. It has a beautiful foreward by his wife Coretta Scott.
Aug 27, 2010
Just ordered this from Amazon. I wish someone would make an hour documentary that is solely King's speeches and writings, not later interpretations. I remember being very impressed by the Christianity of his message decades ago when I read some of his writings in college.
Feb 23, 2010
Beautifully illustrated text of the "I Have A Dream" speech by numerous artists who have all received the Coretta Scott King Award or Honor Book citation (includes Leo and Diane Dillon, Tom Feelings, Brian Pinkney, and Ashley Bryan among others).
Jan 02, 2010
Jonathan
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The illustrations are beautiful, by the way, and it isn’t often that we are exposed to the entire speech anymore. Who remembers that Dr. King spoke about the “winds of revolt?”
Apr 23, 2011
Mina
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This is a really good book with his speech in it
It has great illustrations
Use it to show the links during the civil rights movement
It has great illustrations
Use it to show the links during the civil rights movement
Aug 08, 2009
Lorna
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An illustrated version of the 'I Have a Dream' talk by Matin Luther King Talk. Illustrated by different artists and very colorful.
Jan 17, 2011
Jennifer
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One of our family's favorites. Beautiful illustrations to accompany King's beautiful words. Can't read it aloud without crying.
Mar 28, 2011
Danielle
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this book has beatiful illustrations. It goes throught MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech.
Apr 24, 2010
part of the essay selection with Civil Disobedience and A Modest Proposal
Sep 22, 2009
April
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I too have I dream worth fulfilling
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Oct 02, 2008
Andre
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what i learned from this book was the speeches the writers that used there minds as an instrument to change the out come of the world as it sit s today.The way you can use your thoughts and your mind to alter the false in the world to turn people go in the right direction without the acted of violence....Violence is not the key to solve every thing but the greatest atvantage that a person could every have is the mind book read books to alter your mind t the greatest key 2 success
Jan 16, 2012
Danielle
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Very impacting. It is amazing to see the progress that has occurred since he first accepted the responsibilities of being the face of racial equality. His connections between the resistance against racist oppression and the protest against the Vietnam War are very informative. King's theory that non-violent resistance needs a divine source for its momentum and foundation clearly explains why he is still recognized in today's time.
Aug 10, 2009
Kris
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A wonderful book that contains M.L. King's, "I Have a Dream" speech. The illustrations are from various young artists hand picked from Coretta S. King.
Aug 11, 2008
Becky
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I knew MLKJ was a cool guy, but I didn't realize how amazing he was. He put his Faith into action in a way few people ever do. READ THE BOOK!
Jul 07, 2011
What an unbelievable writer. And he could talk pretty well, too. And what he had to say was fairly interesting as well.
Nov 17, 2008
Jessica Frank
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A must read for anyone who cares about history. King's writing and speeches helped change the world.
