What happens to a man who becomes owned by a cause?”
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We all know Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because of his work during the Civil Rights Movement. We know him for his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, his marches, his non-violent approaches, and community gatherings in the name of defeating segregation. 

BUT, we didn’t know him as a man, not a person that was separate from the movement. At least I didn’t. 
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This novel allows us to see King in a different light. One where we know of his grandparents start, his parents and their upbringing, his childhood and his life’s choices up until adulthood. We see Martin, (named Michael at birth) become a symbol in the civil rights era without even trying. Because leading was never his goal, except for behind a pulpit in a church or even as a professor. 
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Educated, aware, and human, Martin was a lot more than what was portrayed to the public. He was a person, with feelings, doubts and flaws. Because he definitely had women in different area codes. 🥴 Y’all know about the BLACK Baptist preachers and women so don’t be so shocked. 
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This read was a long one but definitely worth it. I’m proud to know that someone took the time to give us thorough details of what happened back then, the people that were involved alongside Martin, and the importance of their roles. I feel that this was definitely the exposure of truths that the Civil Rights Movement needed - even if they appeared harsh. 
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I usually don’t read much nonfiction, but if you’re worried - don’t be, this doesn’t read that way. It’s more written as stories rather than a bunch of facts put together. 

Let’s know our history, all of it!