Martin Luther King Jr

Overview

An intimate and comprehensive behind-the-scenes portrait of one of America's most famous civil rights activists, focusing on the socio-political developments which led to his untimely death

Martin Luther King's public life lasted only 13 years - yet in that time, he changed the USA's attitude to civil rights forever and continues to inspire human rights movements today. Richard Reddie has written the first book on King since Barack Obama became US president and considers whether Obama is the fulfilment of "King's dream". Reddie seamlessly melds King's religious, social, political and racial ideas in ways that are understandable, yet sophisticated; and captures his legacy and impact on both sides of the Atlantic. Reddie uses copious photographs throughout to chronicle the great man's life and times. As the first Black Brit to write a book on Martin Luther King, he brings a fresh new perspective.

Reviews

"Accessible and sensitive." —Kirkus Reviews on Abolition!

"Scholarly, readable, and timely . . . Richard Reddie's excellent book should remind us that the battles he describes so brilliantly have to be fought and won again and again by each generation." —Tony Benn, author, Letters to My Grandchildren

"This amply illustrated compact account could serve as a handy introduction for novices." —Publishers Weekly

Author Biography

Richard Reddie is the author of the acclaimed 'Abolition!'. His most recent book, 'Black Muslims in Britain' was adapted into a high profile Radio 4 documentary.