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Name: Martin Luther King, Jr
Author: Jean Darby

This biography traces the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., a pivotal civil rights leader whose commitment to nonviolent civil disobedience fundamentally altered the struggle for African American equality. It highlights his theological roots, organizational leadership, and the strategic victories that reshaped American society. The book provides a clear portrait of King as a preacher, activist, and thinker, detailing how his faith-driven approach galvanized a generation and secured lasting legal and social reforms.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Jean Darby

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