King: A Life Summary: Jonathan Eig

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We offer you comprehensive summaries and analysis of Jonathan Eig's book "King: A Life," a revelatory biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Written by Jonathan Eig, it dives deep into King's life and legacy, using  previously unavailable resources like declassified FBI files. This book goes beyond the saintly image often portrayed, revealing a complex and inspiring human figure who fought tirelessly for equality.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Snap Read
• Release date: May 6, 2024
• ISBN: 9791223037287

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King: A Life

Summary

Jonathan Eig

Snap Read

Table of Contents

Copyright

Overview

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Epilogue

Quotes from the book

Copyright

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Overview

In 2023, a new book called King: A Life came out. It was the first detailed story of Martin Luther King Jr. written in many years. Author Jonathan Eig dug into a treasure trove of fresh sources to write the book. Some of these were recordings secretly made by the FBI that had just been released. Eig also used never-before-heard recordings from King's family and friends, including his wife Coretta. He even pored over a massive collection of documents from a key advisor in the civil rights movement.

This book has been highly regarded by everyone, from newspaper writers to college professors to famous people. It's likely to be the go-to book for anyone wanting to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. for a long time.

Prologue

Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero to many, but there's more to his story than meets the eye. Over time, myths and simplified versions of his life have overshadowed the real Martin Luther King Jr. A new book by Jonathan Eig digs deep to uncover the true King—his brilliance, his bravery, and yes, even his struggles.

Eig uses a trove of recently revealed information to paint a complete picture of King. This includes secret recordings made by the FBI that were just released, along with never-heard-before recordings from King's family and friends, even his wife Coretta. Eig also examines a massive collection of documents from a key figure in the civil rights movement.

Eig believes that showing King's flaws doesn't make him any less inspiring. In fact, it shows how he found the courage to fight for what's right, even when faced with incredible challenges and his own doubts.

Chapter 1

The Kings of Stockbridge

The story opens in 1910, in a small town in Georgia called Stockbridge. A young African American boy named Michael King is on his way to deliver milk to a neighbor when things take a terrible turn. A group of white men decide they want the bucket for themselves, and when Michael refuses to hand it over, they beat him up.

Michael's mom hears the commotion and rushes outside to defend her son. This bravery angers a mob of white people who come to the King family's house later that night, threatening violence. Michael's dad, fearing for his family's safety, makes a difficult choice. He remembers the dangers his wife faces after standing up for Michael, and scared of what the mob might do, he escapes into the woods. Sadly, this is the last time the family feels stable and secure.

The chapter also tells us about Michael's parents, Jim and Delia. They grew up during a period in American history called Reconstruction, a time after slavery ended but when many African Americans still faced poverty and prejudice. Jim and Delia lived a hard life with very little money. Delia even had to wait until she was much older to learn how to read.

Even though life was tough, the Black church offered a sense of belonging and hope for Michael's family. They found comfort in their faith and believed that even though they weren't free in the physical world, their spirits would always remain strong.

However, peace wasn't always present in the King household. The chapter ends on a sad note. When Michael is 14 years old, he has to leave home. His