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Martin Luther King Jr.: A King Family Tribute Kindle Edition

by Angela Farris Watkins (Editor), Andrew Young (Foreword, Contributor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
In this “handsome photo-essay . . . family members across generations and a few close friends remember the man they knew as ‘M. L.’” (Booklist).

Martin Luther King Jr.’s family comes together for the first time to share their reflections and memories of the great civil rights leader in this touching and intimate volume. Included are contributions from his sister (the only surviving member of his immediate family), his children, his in-laws, his nieces and nephews, and even his grandchildren, who, although they never met him, explain what his legacy means to them.

Unlike the iconic persona of statues and portraits, the book presents a loving view of the man who used to sneaking naps during holiday meals and playing games with his nieces and nephews. Alongside these tributes are never-before-published family photos of Dr. King, as well as new photographs of the memorial dedicated to him in August 2011 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 13 years
  2. Print length
    104 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 8
  5. Publisher
    ABRAMS
  6. Publication date
    January 8, 2019
  7. Page Flip
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1683357421
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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

In this large, handsome photo-essay filled with full-page portraits, family members across generations and a few close friends remember the man they knew as “M.L.” The editor is Martin Luther King Jr.’s niece, who wrote My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart (2010) for younger readers. Here, she shares the comments of those who knew her uncle, and she also draws on letters, interviews, and personal accounts. His sister remembers his childhood; as a boy, he was electrified by Gandhi’s teachings, and he started college at 15. A letter to his mother shows their family’s closeness, as does a photo of him with nephews and nieces. His daughter’s comment captures the tragedy: “People often make comparisons between my way of speaking and my father’s . . . . I was only five when Daddy was assassinated.” The accompanying photo of King buckling her shoe is heartbreaking. There are no suggested resources, but the combination of intimacy and politics will drive readers to find out more on their own. Grades 5-8. --Rochman, Hazel

About the Author

Angela Farris Watkins, PhD, is the niece of Martin Luther King Jr. She is an associate professor of psychology at Spelman College. Watkins is the author of two children’s books about her uncle published by Abrams Books for Young Readers. She lives in Atlanta.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07M6YF4VZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS (January 8, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 20.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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  • Moe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, a must read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013
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    The Kings are a very large family and seem to be a very close family. I enjoyed reading the book and looking at the pictures. This book to me was just a reminder that even though Dr. King has been gone for 45 years, he still has and always will have the deep and unconditional love from his surviving family members. This book was a wonderful tribute to him and his family.
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  • Diva1980
    5.0 out of 5 stars A King Family Tribute
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013
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    Excellent history and must read for all ages. Adding to my Black History collection.
    (i dislike the feature of minimum number of words; forcing to say things) Ugh
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  • thewanderingjew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Luther King Jr.: A King Family Tribute, Family Tribute Angela Farris Watkins
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013
    Received from Goodreads, this book, large like a family album, sized for display on a coffee table or such, is a treasure. I was so pleased when I won it that the moment it arrived I began reading.
    It is a touching spiritual and pictorial memorial to Martin Luther King Jr., through the eyes and words of those friends and extended family that knew of him and loved him; it will move even the most casual observer. Although he has become larger than life to most people, to those involved in his life, he was simply ML; he was human and reachable, fun, caring and kind. He was simply real! He knew who he was and where he was going with his life. He could be relied upon and trusted.
    Through the personal memories and photos, he becomes a part of the reader's life. For me, the book felt personal. The book moved me to tears, at times, as it brought back memories of the day he was shot. I remember the disbelief at the sudden loss of such a personage, who was larger than life and continued to be, even in death. The sixties were a decade of shame, but this book brings ML back to life, warmly, with heartfelt emotion and affection.
    The respectful, glowing testimonies to his goodness and peaceful, loving purposeful life, speak volumes in only a few words. The book is not long or thick, but it is a gift with which to cherish and remember the man who changed the world, for the better.
    Truly, a picture is worth a thousand words. Although he did not fire a shot, and did not believe in violence, someone else did, and that someone robbed the world of a great man who could have done much more. Yet, his legacy is one of freedom and justice for all and with it, he lives on, as does his dream.
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  • Valerie B. Lull
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifiul Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
    This book is truly a tribute to a great man. It is filled with pictures from the family album and looking a those pictures inspired a feeling of awe.

    The book is written by the king family, in remembrance of their family member, with different family members recounting their experiences with "ML", as they affectionately called him. This approach gives a humanness of this great man and a look at the everyday "ML". The stories recounted help us get an inside look.

    Some of the writing was by newer generations of the family, some who had not even been born when he was alive. These young people have a wonderful heritage to look up to. I especially liked the photos of the memorial in Washington, D.C.

    I liked the format and layout of the book and it provided good reading. I highly recommend it, especially for young people. -- Valerie Lull, Author, Ten Healthy Teas
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  • VLB
    5.0 out of 5 stars A True Tribute
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2013
    We all have read the history books to learn about Martin Luther King Jr., but this book is so much more. It is a true tribute to ML in the most meaningful way, from family. To be able to get a sense of what a family man this great leader was, to read stories and letters from those who knew him best, and to learn more about ML's family as a whole, you cannot help but to be overwhelmed with emotion. Bravo to the King family for creating this excellent piece of literature.
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