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The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

By: Clayborne Carson - editor,Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Narrated by: Levar Burton
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Summary

He was a husband, a father, a preacher - and the preeminent leader of a movement that continues to transform America and the world. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the twentieth century's most influential men and lived one of its most extraordinary lives. Now, in a special program commissioned and authorized by his family, here is the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr. drawn from a comprehensive collection of writings, recordings, and documentary materials, many of which have never before been made public.

This history-making autobiography is Martin Luther King in his own words as read by others and in his own words and voice: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who chafed under and eventually rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who continually questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's needs with those of a growing, nationwide movement; and the reflective, world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere.

In original recordings of his own vivid, compassionate voice, here at last is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s unforgettable chronicle of his life and his legacy. Years in the making, and woven together from thousands of recordings and documents, including letters to his family and diary entries, this program is a unique compilation which includes many rare recordings of Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering sermons, speeches, lectures, and addresses. Highlights include "I Have a Dream," "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," and "The Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech."

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2000 Grammy Winner, Best Spoken Word Album"More than a resource, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr., is a keepsake." ( AudioFile)

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Not complete

I planned to listen to this alongside reading the physical book as I usually do. The book itself is fascinating and a very good read. However, the audiobook does not follow along at all, with the narrator missing out entire paragraphs. By the time the audiobook had reached chapter 5, I gave up and returned it. I will just read the physical version instead.

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The narrator misses sections out

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What could Clayborne Carson - editor have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Hired a better narrator

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My issue is with the audiobook: I intended to follow along with the printed copy but noticed the narrator misses out entire paragraphs!

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Disappointment and extreme, severe anger.

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WOW!

Really powerful insight into an incredible man and a social mirror that makes you question your own life and position.

If you want to feel humble and insincere then listen to this. I feel richer for doing so and can't recommend it highly enough. The occasional voices from the man himself made the hair on my arms stand up.

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Just golden

Definitely worth your consideration as part of your journey to becomming anti racist. I always knew the man was incredible but this book really captures all that was and connects right to where we are now. A must read!

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Truly inspiring and beautifully put together

What is so lovely is hearing the live recordings of the speaches themselves. The creedom songs added to the ambiance of this recording.

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His great faith in a great GOD, great convictions, great character, and great preaching.

I thoroughly enjoyed this autobiography of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. His great faith in a great GOD, great convictions, great character, and great preaching really stood out.

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Truly inspiring speaker

listening to the speeches of one of my heroes was phenomenal. I doubt there has been a person in history who has done more for all of our rights. Like with most things we have forgotten the message and learnings. so much can be learned from Dr King and Ghandi.

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Enjoyable listen

It wasn’t exactly what I expected/wanted, but the other reviews did give me a heads up. Enjoyable listen, with amazing recordings of the live speeches. Defo worth a listen

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MLK Jr in his own words

Many have written volumes about the life of Main Luther King Jr and on his impact on three main of the USA and the wider world, bit this Audible edition allows a new generation to hear his thoughts and words again so we can consider them for ourselves. That makes this gold dust.

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Brilliant audiobook!

Combining the original speeches into this autobiography really adds a unique layer to this reading that you would never get in a book. So interesting and really great to learn about everything he did and stood for - educational and stimulating.

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