A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. [B1187]

1990 PB in nice clean condition. "This is one of those books you can pick up and begin anywhere. There is so much gold here." - Marianne Williamson, author of Return to Love. Timeless, legendary, and urgently necessary: The only major one-volume collection of Martin Luther King Jr.'s writings, speeches, interviews, and autobiographical reflections. This comprehensive and renowned volume takes readers inside the mind of one of the most important civil rights and religious figures of all time: Martin Luther King Jr. With precision and passion, A Testament of Hope explores this leader's thoughts on non-violence, social policy, integration, black nationalism, the ethics of love and hope, and so much more. Offering both a call to action and a profound sense of comfort, A Testament of Hope inspires us to keep fighting for radical change and combating the racial inequalities that still plague our society today. Through deep love and compassion, this beloved activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient paves a new way forward through his signature persuasion and unparalleled humility. Included in this five-part volume are 57 selections from Dr. King's entire catalog of speeches, sermons, essays, and interviews. King's legacy brilliantly lives on across these pages, allowing us-and generations to come-a chance fully comprehend one man's prophetic ideals on peace and justice. Collectively, we can change the world. This pertinent, powerful book shows us how. "We've got some difficult days ahead, but it really doesn't matter to me now because I've been to the mountaintop . . And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land."- Martin Luther King Jr.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: " Really insightful of the man behind the word. For me, the best way to learn about this fascinating activist, and freedom fighter and promoter of effective non-violent protesting. A refreshing hope for the future in this tumultuous era of hate and chaos."; "Beautifully written! Martin Luther King was a giant of a man in his beliefs and actions. He was a peace maker, did not see humans as colors or races. He has been truly missed. By the way I am a white woman and respected him greatly!"; "A sacred American text. When considering how much Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, we can easily forget that he died at 39. Looking at his short, historic life, not as a civil rights leader with a global reach in the infancy of globalization, not as a Baptist minister leading a devoted congregation, not as a husband and father of four children, but simply as a writer, even accomplished writers feel humbled. King completed nearly all his writings in the last decade of his life while relentlessly travelling the world, organizing boycotts, leading marches, and doing time in various prisons in America's South for speaking up and acting out for equality."; "That's what I'm talking about. That's why he's the MVP. That's why he's the GOAT, the GOAT!"