Martin Luther King Jr
History maker
Richard Reddie
9780745952826
192 pages
SPCK Group
Overview
Martin Luther King's public life lasted only 13 years - yet in that time, he changed the USA's attitude to civil rights forever and continues to inspire human rights movements today. Richard Reddie has written the first book on King since Barack Obama became US president and considers whether Obama is the fulfilment of "King's dream". Reddie seamlessly melds King's religious, social, political and racial ideas in ways that are understandable, yet sophisticated; and captures his legacy and impact on both sides of the Atlantic. Reddie uses copious photographs throughout to chronicle the great man's life and times. As the first Black Brit to write a book on Martin Luther King, he brings a fresh new perspective.
Author Bio
Richard Reddie is the author of the acclaimed 'Abolition!'. His most recent book, 'Black Muslims in Britain' was adapted into a high profile Radio 4 documentary.
