What Would Martin Say? - Brossura

Jones, Clarence B.

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ISBN 10: 006167267X ISBN 13: 9780061672675

Casa editrice: Harper Perennial, 2008

Riassunto

One of the late civil rights leader's closest friends and associates speaks out about what the outspoken Martin Luther King, Jr., would have to say about the issues confronting modern-day America, including the war in Iraq, Islamic terrorism, affirmative action, illegal immigration, reparations for slavery, anti-Semitism, and African-American leadership. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

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“What Would Martin Say? never flinches ...A service to King’s legacy, by lifting the layers of oversimplifying myth and legend to reveal a deeper, more complex man.” (Newsweek)

“Bold... The notion of acting as a medium for the departed King is provocative, but Jones is a smooth manager of feisty prose. What’s here is a sort of political parlor game and, like a good parlor game, it will make for lively conversation.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Jones seeks to ‘translate King for a modern audience.’ A gimmick? Absolutely not. The lengthy responses Jones fashions, each one based on his intimate knowledge of King’s vision, are well thought out and great material for discussion. ” (Booklist)

“Clarence B. Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King’s personal attorney and adviser, provides insight into what the slain civil rights leader would say about the state of today’s political affairs. Jones offers provocative views of how King would view racial and religious conflict, illegal immigration, and war.” (Ebony)

“Surprising; Provocative and Historically significant! Clarence Jones knew the inside of Dr. King’s life as his lawyer and confidante.” (Juan Williams, author of Enough: The Phony Leaders, Dead-End Movements, and Culture of Failure That Are Undermining Black America--and What We Can Do About It)

“Compelling candor and an uncommon grace and dignity.” (Tavis Smiley, Author, Television and Radio Host)

“Clarence Jones is a living legend. His life and witness exemplify the vision of his close friend, Martin Luther King, Jr. and his unsettling words to us must be heard!” (Cornel West, Princeton University)

“With fervor, honesty and eloquence, Clarence Jones faithfully captures the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the modern day, reminding us that his ideals, his vision and dream are far from realized but that his timeless beliefs can still lead us there.” (Donna Brazile, Political Strategist and Commentator for CNN, ABC News and NPR's News and Notes)

“Keeping the memory of MLK alive is one of the most important missions of our history. Because of his personal relationship and knowledge of the subject, Clarence Jones has written a book every American should read.” (Roger Ailes, Chairman & CEO, FOX News Channel)

“One hot potato of a book; thoughtful, controversial, insightful and inciting...but be warned that it’s not one to breeze through in a night. What Would Martin Say? requires thought, reflection and time. Read it and ponder the words of a great man who knew the Great Man.” (Daily Journal/Messenger (Seneca, SC))

L'autore

Clarence B. Jones was recruited by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1960 and worked with him as his principal adviser. The father of five children, Jones lives in Palo Alto, California, where is a scholar in residence at the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University.

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• Editore: Harper Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 006167267X
• ISBN 13: 9780061672675
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 252