King

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WINNER OF THE 2024 PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY and a finalist for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Award, this work has been recognized as one of the best books of 2023 by The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and Time, among others. It has achieved bestseller status and is noted as one of Barack Obama’s favorite reads of the year. Described as “supple, penetrating, heartstring-pulling and compulsively readable” by The New York Times, this biography presents a compelling account of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, blending new research with accessible storytelling. It is the first major biography in decades to incorporate recently declassified FBI files, offering an intimate view of King as a courageous yet emotionally troubled figure. The narrative explores King’s family origins and his complex relationships with his wife, father, and fellow activists. It portrays him as a minister grappling with his own frailties, a citizen pursued by his government, and a man unwavering in his commitment to justice. Following his journey from the classroom to pivotal moments in Birmingham, Selma, and Memphis, the biography captures the essence of a leader who reshaped American race relations and became a martyr for the cause. This landmark work presents a profound understanding of King as a deep thinker and committed radical whose calls for justice remain urgent today. Includes 8 pages of black-and-white photographs.