The unfortunate reality is there are many aspects of MLK’s agenda that are as applicable today as they were then. Perhaps most profoundly, this book unintentionally displays how life in the 1950s and in the 2020s are not as far apart as one would hope. I was left inspired, educated, and entertained. It should be noted that this is not a true “autobiography” in that it was commissioned by MLK’s family and written by Clayborne Carson, though incorporates much of MLK’s own writing and views. The Autobiography of MLK Jr has no shortage of quotes and parables to draw from. Their shared commitment to nonviolent protest as a means to make change is only one of the many parallels one can draw between these two storied men. We also are shown insight into some of the people he respected most - Mahatma Gandhi being near the top of that list. Leveraging many of his own words and writing, we are given an inside look into the way MLK Jr operated and the values for which he stood. This biography naturally weaves his life story in with the chronology and events of the Civil Rights Movement. After reading this book, the admiration and respect only heightened. MLK Jr has always been one of those figures who I knew to respect and admire for many obvious reasons, but I never fully researched the depth of admiration I should have. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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