Books like What manner of man by Lerone Bennett
Lerone Bennett’s biography of Martin Luther King Jr. traces the young man's journey from his birth in 1929 through his rise as a Baptist minister and a leading figure in the American civil rights struggle. The work offers readers an intimate look at King's physical, mental, and spiritual growth, highlighting the influences that shaped his advocacy for racial equality and nonviolent protest.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Lerone Bennett
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