A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
Description
On the eve of one of the most consequential moments in American history, this book traces how Martin Luther King Jr.’s landmark “I Have a Dream” speech came to be—shaped by years of struggle, moral clarity, and the urgent demands of the civil rights movement. Through vivid historical context and careful attention to the speech’s language and legacy, it follows the people, pressures, and ideas that helped turn a gathering into a turning point. Wittenstein illuminates themes of justice, nonviolent resistance, and the power of rhetoric to transform public conscience. Blending narrative storytelling with insightful analysis, the book shows why King’s words still feel like a call to action—offering a place to land for readers seeking both understanding and inspiration.
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hardcover
Neal Porter Books
Published Jan 1, 2019
50 pages
ISBN: 9780823443314
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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