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In
King: A Life, Jonathan Eig offers a fresh and comprehensive look at the life of Martin Luther King Jr., going beyond the iconic image to reveal a complex and multifaceted individual. Eig delves into King's personal struggles, his evolving political views, and the immense pressures he faced as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
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King: A Life
Summary
Jonathan Eig
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Table of Contents
Copyright
Overview
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Epilogue
Quotes from the book
Copyright
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Overview
In 2023, a new book called "King: A Life" came out. It was the first detailed story of Martin Luther King Jr. written in many years. Author Jonathan Eig dug into a treasure trove of fresh sources to write the book. Some of these were recordings secretly made by the FBI that had just been released. Eig also used never-before-heard recordings from King's family and friends, including his wife Coretta. He even pored over a massive collection of documents from a key advisor in the civil rights movement.
This book has been highly regarded by everyone, from newspaper writers to college professors to famous people. It's likely to be the go-to book for anyone wanting to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. for a long time.
Prologue
Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero to many, but there's more to his story than meets the eye. Over time, myths and simplified versions of his life have overshadowed the real Martin Luther King Jr. A new book by Jonathan Eig digs deep to uncover the true King—his brilliance, his bravery, and yes, even his struggles.
Eig uses a trove of recently revealed information to paint a complete picture of King. This includes secret recordings made by the FBI that were just released, along with never-heard-before recordings from King's family and friends, even his wife Coretta. Eig also examines a massive collection of documents from a key figure in the civil rights movement.
Eig believes that showing King's flaws doesn't make him any less inspiring. In fact, it shows how he found the courage to fight for what's right, even when faced with incredible challenges and his own doubts.
Chapter 1
The Kings of Stockbridge
The story opens in 1910, in a small town in Georgia called Stockbridge. A young African American boy named Michael King is on his way to deliver milk to a neighbor when things take a terrible turn. A group of white men decide they want the bucket for themselves, and when Michael refuses to hand it over, they beat him up.
Michael's mom hears the commotion and rushes outside to defend her son. This bravery angers a mob of white people who come to the King family's house later that night, threatening violence. Michael's dad, fearing for his family's safety, makes a difficult choice. He remembers the dangers his wife faces after standing up for Michael, and scared of what the mob might do, he escapes into the woods. Sadly, this is the last time the family feels stable and secure.
The chapter also tells us about Michael's parents, Jim and Delia. They grew up during a period in American history called Reconstruction, a time after slavery ended but when many African Americans still faced poverty and prejudice. Jim and Delia lived a hard life with very little money. Delia even had to wait until she was much older to learn how to read.
Even though life was tough, the Black church offered a sense of belonging and hope for Michael's family. They found comfort in their faith and believed that even though they weren't free in the physical world, their spirits would always remain strong.
However, peace wasn't always present in the King household. The chapter ends on a sad note. When Michael is 14 years old, he has to leave home. His dad gets drunk and becomes violent, threatening Michael's mom. Michael bravely steps in to defend her, but the situation escalates. Seeing the danger his family is in, Michael makes the tough decision to leave home and travel to Atlanta alone.
