SOLVED. Book about MLK, Jr. written by a racist [s]

[Misty]

I found a book at a used book store years ago about Martin Luther King, Jr. It was written by a preacher (I'm pretty sure). I didn't have to get very far into it to realize it was written by a racist. It was an awful book, but it was a very interesting look into the mind of a 60's racist. The book was written in the 60's. Any ideas? I'm very curious to see who wrote this book.

[Cornelia]

I have no idea, but will bump in honor of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

[Misty]

Thanks. I'd actually really love to find out the information.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Misty, are you still looking for this book?

[Rachel]

I think this might be "A house divided: the life and legacy of Martin Luther King" by Lionel Lokos.

It seems the same author wrote a very stupid-sounding book about "reverse racism" (i.e. racism against white people). More info in this book review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...

As a disclaimer I have read neither book but found the information on Copac.

[Misty]

So weird - I JUST got an email about this thread! Uh, well, better late than never! LOL. Rachel - Thank you! I think that might be it. I haven't been able to find information about the author yet, but it does sound like the book.

[Rachel]

Wow, that took a long time! Hope you find what you are looking for Misty!

[Misty]

Thanks! That is the book I read. It seems silly, but it has been bugging me for years! I mean, the book was HORRIBLE, but it's been bugging me that I couldn't remember what it was. LOL. Silly. Thanks for the help.

Actually, I didn't realize it when I posted, but someone else actually sent a message that said it looked like someone might have found the book. So hooray for both of you! :)

[Kris]

Thanks for the update, Misty. Glad you found your book.

House Divided by Lionel Lokos for Rachel's find.

[Rachel]

Glad I could help. I've certainly spent enough time on here looking for terrible books I read as a teenager, so there's no shame in hunting for a bad book as far as I'm concerned!