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The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Narrated by: Levar Burton
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
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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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-18
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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- Tahseen H.
- 15-01-18
The narrator misses sections out
What disappointed you about The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The narrator
What could Clayborne Carson - editor have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Hired a better narrator
How did the narrator detract from the book?
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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- Mr. M. Curtis
- 15-03-14
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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- Anonymous User
- 21-06-20
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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- Karen
- 01-06-20
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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- Luther-King
- 15-11-23
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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- Chris Hamblin
- 02-06-23
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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- Kindle Customer
- 09-12-22
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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- Windy_London
- 05-12-22
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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- Frances Holborn
- 23-05-22
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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