Martin Luther King Jr.: Biography of the Man who Changed the World
Written by Jason Thompson
Narrated by Kevin Theis
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About this audiobook
Martin Luther King Jr. is easily one of the most famous and influential figures in history. But just how much do you know about this man’s life and achievements?
Inside this powerful account of Dr. King’s life, you’ll learn about his early childhood and upbringing, his education and journey to become a doctor and minister, and his first brushes with activism. From starting a family and winning the Nobel Prize to the famous story of Rosa Parks and influential civil rights activists, you’ll find out about Martin Luther King Jr.’s protests, boycotts, and his incredible fight against prejudice and discrimination.
Including the famous speeches that changed the world and Dr. King’s unending message of peace, Martin Luther King Jr: Biography of the Man who Changed the World details the countless protests and key moments throughout the civil rights campaign, from Freedom Day and the fight to vote, to the marches leading up to the Civil Rights Act. This book is a powerful reminder of Black Americans’ struggle to secure their fundamental rights, and how their lives and achievements still impact us all today.
Jason Thompson
Jason Thompson is an instructor at Ashford University, American Public University, and Rutgers university, as well as dissertation chair, committee member, and associate faculty at University of Phoenix. He also has a very wide variety of corporate experiences in financial services and the insurance industry.
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