Becoming King
Narrated by Andrew L. Barnes
- Released
- January 10, 2013
- Length
- 9 hrs 47 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
In "Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader," author Troy Jackson explores the rise of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, beginning with his arrival in Montgomery as the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in 1954. Through detailed examinations of King's relationships with local activists and his evolving voice, Jackson highlights the challenges and triumphs of the Montgomery bus boycott, as well as the complexities within the civil rights community. The audiobook portrays King's transformation from an inexperienced preacher to a national leader, underscoring the significant, yet often overlooked, local struggles for racial equality in Montgomery.
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