Martin Luther King The Essential Box..., Clayborne Carson
Martin Luther King The Essential Box..., Clayborne Carson
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Martin Luther King: The Essential Box Set
The Landmark Speeches and Sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Author: Clayborne Carson, Kris Shepard, Peter Holloran

Narrator: Keith David, Jay Gregory, Martin Luther King Jr., Clayborne Carson

Unabridged: 15 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/22/2009

Synopsis

For the first time ever, twenty-four original recordings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech to his stirring sermon "A Knock At Midnight," are collected together in this treasured box set. His landmark speeches that echoed around the world and the more intimate sermons from the churches where he carried out his ministry are just as moving and meaningful today as they were when the great orator first expressed them.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches stirred a nation to change -- and his calls to peaceful action and refusal to turn to despair or violence in the face of injustice continue to inspire the world today. Each of the twelve sermons and speeches collected here is accompanied by an introduction by other renowned theologians and champions of civil rights, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rosa Parks, Reverend Billy Graham, Bishop TD Jakes, Aretha Franklin, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, and Representative John Lewis, who share their priceless firsthand testimony on the events that inspired the delivery of King's message.

This definitive box set includes all the landmark speeches of the great orator and American leader Martin Luther King, Jr., from his inspirational "I Have a Dream" to his firey "Give Us the Ballot." Comprised of recordings previously included in A Call to Conscience and A Knock at Midnight, The Essential Box Set is a must-have for any home, library, or school collection.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lzz on March 31, 2017

I listened to this as an audiobook, which is really the way to go, because it features many of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches and sermons as they were originally recorded (live in churches, at rallies, etc.) more than 50 years ago. This audiobook gave me LIFE. No matter if I was in a bad mood on......more

Goodreads review by Wootamno on May 03, 2025

Sometimes, for the lack of a better word, he's too preachy. Not always practical. I think I've even heard him admit something along those lines himself. And other times, he baffled me with his ability to move massive crowds and sell his words and make a change. To me, this was a study in his leaders......more

Goodreads review by Timothy on December 27, 2016

While MLK was first a preacher, his Biblical texts almost always turn to social justice. Hearing his passion toward helping people heightened my conviction to do more. His martyred life even before his martyr's death understandably turned almost always turned texts, which I had read spiritually with......more

Goodreads review by Cole on January 28, 2022

Having not engaged with Dr. King's work outside of platitudes and quotes for some time, I was amazed (and shamed) at how relevant his words still are (yes, I'm a cliché but stick with me). We have white-washed his message politeness in the exact vein he warned us about in the 1960s. Reading is one t......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on November 14, 2020

What an orator, but even more what a leader. What more can be said. I was surprised just how much of his speeches were sermons. I am puzzled why I didn't realize that before listening to this set of sermons. The only thing that keeps me from giving it a 5 stars is a desire I have to have a bit more o......more

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