Sharon Jones, the author of this 50-page book, tells the
story of Martin Luther King Jr with illustrations by Andrea Jula.
I was in Memphis April 4, 1968 the day that Dr. King was
assassinated. While at that time I knew very little of Dr King or the Civil
Rights movement, I have been inspired since then and through the years by the
story of Dr. King.
Martin Luther King Jr. led the
non-violent Civil Rights Movement in America with such conviction that he
became known as the drum major for his people. Those who followed him during
his lifetime learned the same lesson we can learn from his legacy today-“the
few” speaking God’s truth will always prevail against “the many” believing a
lie.
Sharon Jones tells the story of Dr. King’s childhood and
traces how he grew up in the segregated south.
His parents taught him that he was just as good as anyone else. Martin
was a very intelligent person. He graduated from Morehouse College when he was
19. He then attended Crozer Theological Seminary and graduated with his
master’s degree and subsequently earned his doctorate from Boston College.
Martin was a leader. He became a pastor at the Dexter Avenue
Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama in 1954.
Rosa Parks was a faithful member of Dr. King’s church.
This book is written especially for young people. I believe
it is important for young and old to remember how God has led in the past and
this book is a great reminder of His leading in the Civil Rights movement. Dr
King’s legacy of “Non iolent Resistance” is something that should be emulated
today.
I would encourage you to pick up a book at your favorite
store for young people in your sphere of influence or you can go on line to
order a copy by clicking here.
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