The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr, Long Walk To Freedom 2 Books Set

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Titles in This Set. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.. Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN (set barcode): 9789124241728. Publisher: Abacus. Category: Non Fiction / Biography & Memoir. Overview. This powerful two-book paperback collection brings together the first-person testimonies of two of the twentieth century's greatest moral leaders. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr., compiled from his own writings, speeches and letters, sits alongside Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela's own account of his fight against apartheid. Together they offer readers, students and gift buyers an unforgettable, primary-source journey through courage, faith and the pursuit of justice.. About the Books. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. was compiled by historian Clayborne Carson from King's own essays, sermons, letters and interviews, weaving them into a seamless first-person narrative. It follows King from his childhood confronting segregation, through his theological training, to his emergence as the world-famous leader of the American civil rights movement, and includes his rarely discussed reflections on figures such as John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi and Richard Nixon.. Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own sweeping memoir, tracing his childhood in Transkei, his early activism with the African National Congress, his twenty-seven years of imprisonment on Robben Island and elsewhere, and his eventual release and election as South Africa's first democratically elected president. Written with clarity and eloquence, it recreates the drama, hardship and ultimate triumph that shaped his extraordinary life. Both books are widely regarded as essential primary-source memoirs, frequently recommended for history study, book clubs and reflective reading, and together this set forms a compelling introduction to two of the defining struggles for equality and human dignity of the modern era.. Two authentic, first-person autobiographies from globally celebrated civil rights leaders. Paperback format makes the set affordable, lightweight and easy to gift or carry. Rich primary-source material ideal for history study, essays and classroom use. Builds empathy and understanding of civil rights history in the US and South Africa. A meaningful, lasting gift for history lovers, students, educators and thoughtful readers. About the Authors. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968) was the foremost leader of the American civil rights movement, a Baptist minister whose nonviolent campaigns for racial equality culminated in the 1963 March on Washington and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his beliefs before becoming his country's first democratically elected president in 1994 and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.. Why You'll Love This Set. Two towering voices of moral courage, told entirely in their own words. This paperback set is an accessible, affordable way to own two of history's most important memoirs side by side, perfect for study, gifting or a family bookshelf.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and reflects the current UK paperback edition in stock.