Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was a charismatic hero battling for racial equality, from the 1956 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama and non-violent protest marches through to his famous "I have a dream" speech in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

At the age of thirty-five, Dr. King was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.

On the evening of April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was to lead a protest march in sympathy with striking garbage workers of that city, he was assassinated.

In death Dr. King became a martyr in the civil rights struggle and "I have a dream" has entered into the American lexicon as an enduring symbol of the pursuit of racial equality in America.

April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, Death and How It Changed America
Author/Reader: Michael Eric Dyson, Michael Eric Dyson

The man who had a dream for all races died on April 4, 1968. His assassination changed America. One of our most vital cultural critics takes a sweeping view of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, death, remembering all the toil and triumph thatled to that fateful date – and anticipates how King's legacy will affect the future of this country. "Even when not echoing King's cadence and intonation, Dyson delivers a strong narrative performance that illuminates his belief in King's dream."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 5 CDs, History, Modern, E5B616, 9781433246166, $19.95
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The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. Audio Book

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Editor: Clayborne Carson, Reader: LeVar Burton

A "virtual" autobiography of the great civil rights leader, drawn from over 200 primary sources. Draws on King's writings and original recordings to cover his boyhood, education as minister, pivotal role in civil rights demonstrations, andcomplex relationships with the Kennedys, LBJ, Malcolm X, and other leaders. Winner of the 1999 Grammy Award.

Abridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Political Leaders, E8W101, 9781594831010, $39.98
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A Call to Conscience
The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Editors: Clayborne Carson and Kris Shepard, Readers: Martin Luther King, Jr., Andrew Young, and others

"I have a dream..." Thrill and marvel to this extraordinary, inspiring collection of milestone speeches of one of the 20th century's greatest orators. With introductions from world-renowned defenders of civil rights, including Andrew Young, Ted Kennedy, and the Dalai Lama. "The audio is the version to get. This is a powerful presentation, a vivid portrait of an important era... fascinating."—Sandy Bauers, Knight Ridder Newspapers

Unabridged, 7 CDs, History, E7W046, 9781586210465, $42.98
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Unabridged, 6 cassettes, History, E6W573, 9781570425738, Now ~~$34.98~~ $22.74
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Great Speeches of the 20th Century Audio Book

Great Speeches of the 20th Century
Speakers: John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Babe Ruth, Richard Nixon, and others
Journey back in time to experience history in the making! This wonderful collection includes JFK's inaugural address, William Howard Taft's The Farmer and the Republican, Babe Ruth's farewell, Gov. Adlai Stevenson's presidential campaign speech, Richard Nixon's resignation, Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream, King Edward VIII's abdication, Christmas greetings from the Moon, William Jennings Bryan's The Ideal Republican, and Amelia Earhart on the future of women in flying.

Audio Orig, 4 CDs, Radio Original, R4X904, 70567, $39.98
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Killing the Dream: James Earl Ray Audio Book

Killing the Dream: James Earl Ray
Author/Reader: Gerald Posner, Gerald Posner

Did James Earl Ray really fire the gun that killed Dr. Martin Luther King? The author of the bestselling Case Closed examines the controversial evidence, with startling results. "The most comprehensive and definitive study of the King assassination to date."—The New York Times

Abridged, 4 cassettes, History, Modern, E4R200, 9780375402005, Now ~~$24.00~~ $15.60
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King for Kids
School & Family Edition
Author/Reader: Martin Luther King, Jr.; edited by Clayborne Carson, Martin Luther King, Jr.; edited by Clayborne Carson

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made history – with his actions, his attitudes, and his words. His most important speeches and selected sermons are assembled here, specifically for school-age children and families to listen to together. A stirring and powerful collection. Audie Award finalist for 2009, and one of AudioFile Magazine's top children's audiobooks. "This collection bears witness to the period and the person... King's speeches are remarkable."—AudioFile

Audio Orig, 2 CDs, Young Listeners, All Ages, H2W098, 9781600240980, $19.98
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A Knock at Midnight
Original Recordings of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Editors: Clayborne Carson and Peter Holloran, Sermons from: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hear heartfelt words from the famous preacher and civil rights leader. A selection of the most spiritual sermons he delivered from his pulpit, on rediscovering lost values, the redemptive power of love, and more. With introductions by Desmond Tutu, Billy Graham, and others.

Abridged, 8 CDs, Religion, Judeo-Christian, L8W100, 9781594831003, $39.98
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