{"title":"Books by Martin Luther, Dr. King","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780063236790","title":"I Have a Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe speech that changed history. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s \"I Have a Dream\" — now in a stunning collectible edition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the podium at the Lincoln Memorial and delivered the speech that would define a generation — and every generation since. Now, this landmark address is presented in a stunning collectible hardcover edition, part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library published exclusively by HarperCollins, and featuring a foreword by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is unlike any other presentation of Dr. King's words:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaid out to mirror his cadence\u003c\/b\u003e — the text follows the rhythm of his oration, so readers experience the speech as it was meant to be heard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete and unabridged\u003c\/b\u003e — every word of the March on Washington address, presented in full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeautifully designed\u003c\/b\u003e — a hardcover collectible crafted as a tribute to Dr. King's legacy and his immeasurable contribution to American history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForeword by Amanda Gorman\u003c\/b\u003e — the groundbreaking inaugural poet draws a direct line from Dr. King's steps at the Lincoln Memorial to her own historic moment at the U.S. Capitol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivered to a crowd of hundreds of thousands demanding justice and civil rights, Dr. King's words construct an argument of breathtaking moral clarity. Scholars, activists, and orators have long regarded it as one of the greatest pieces of writing— not merely for its historical weight, but for its enduring, living relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're introducing Dr. King's legacy to a new reader, adding a landmark volume to your collection, or searching for a meaningful gift, \u003ci\u003eI Have a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on every shelf. His vision was never just of his time. It was always for ours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201383628978,"sku":"9780063236790","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063236790_81318fa3-f2a6-48d6-8e85-4847fa9ab39b.jpg?v=1786011097"},{"product_id":"9780063351042","title":"I've Been to the Mountaintop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's last speech \"I've Been to the Mountaintop,\" part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the pulpit of Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, and delivered what would be his final speech. Voiced in support of the Memphis Sanitation Worker’s Strike, Dr. King's words continue to be powerful and relevant as workers continue to organize, unionize, and strike across various industries today. Withstanding the test of time, this speech serves as a galvanizing call to create and maintain unity among all people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential volume captures Dr. King’s final, powerful message on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEconomic Empowerment:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover Dr. King’s urgent call for economic boycotts and the strengthening of Black institutions—a strategy that remains profoundly relevant today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Memphis Strike:\u003c\/b\u003e Understand the full context of the speech, delivered in unwavering support of the striking Memphis sanitation workers and their fight for dignity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnity and Collective Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Hear Dr. King’s galvanizing argument for why unity is the essential first step to overcoming oppression, a lesson for every generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Enduring Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Presented in a beautifully designed hardcover edition, this is the complete, historic text of Dr. King’s last speech, delivered the day before his assassination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581772918962,"sku":"9780063351042","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063351042_6bc900f6-fb6e-4aae-931b-a62678fb02fb.jpg?v=1786011471"},{"product_id":"9780063425835","title":"Letter from Birmingham Jail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s essay “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith an afterword by Reginald Dwayne Betts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn April 16, 1923, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., responded to an open letter written and published by eight white clergyman admonishing the civil rights demonstrations happening in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. King drafted his seminal response, a foundational text of the Civil Rights Movement, on scraps of paper smuggled into jail. King criticizes his detractors for caring more about order than justice, defends nonviolent protests, and argues for the moral responsibility to obey just laws while disobeying unjust ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Letter from Birmingham Jail” proclaims a message - confronting any injustice is an acceptable and righteous reason for civil disobedience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully designed edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for social justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is this letter, born from a jail cell, a timeless and essential call for justice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritique of the White Moderate:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful examination of why Dr. King considered the “white moderate,” more devoted to order than to justice, a greater obstacle to freedom than overt opposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNonviolent Direct Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr. King masterfully defends the strategy of nonviolent protest, explaining why creating “creative tension” is necessary to force negotiation and drive social change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCivil Disobedience:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the moral argument for breaking unjust laws while maintaining the highest respect for justice, a philosophy that has influenced protest movements for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Call to Activism:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the enduring message that inspires new generations to confront injustice and fight for a more equitable society, making this a foundational text for today’s activists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54926397505909,"sku":"9780063425835","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063425835_7e5eaa9e-7e17-43a3-862e-9a67ea96c5cf.jpg?v=1793377445"},{"product_id":"9780063476417","title":"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Gathering in Community","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflections on the civil rights struggle and the power of nonviolent action taken together in community. 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He emphasizes the importance of driving change, offers guidance on wielding rage constructively, and calls for a commitment to justice, peace, and humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King’s words will inspire readers to contribute to social change by joining with one another in community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367766798709,"sku":"9780063476417","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063476417.jpg?v=1786033215"},{"product_id":"the-american-dream","title":"The American Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than sixty years after it was first delivered, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s \"The American Dream\" speaks to us still — a timeless vision of a nation that belongs to everyone, and an invitation to help build it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn June 1961, Dr. King stood before graduating students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and offered something this country has always needed: hope grounded in truth. Two years before his iconic \"I Have a Dream\" address, he called on all Americans — of every race, background, and belief — to close the gap between democracy's promise and its practice. This beautiful edition pairs that landmark speech with a foreword from Dr. King's grandchild, Yolanda Renee King, who reflects on her grandfather's enduring vision and what it means to carry it forward today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders will take away:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper understanding of the American Dream as a shared promise — one that asks each of us to see our lives as bound up in one another's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compassionate framework for recognizing injustice and responding with courage, clarity, and love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. King's enduring case for nonviolence as the path most worthy of our highest ideals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to be \"maladjusted\" — to hold on to hope and refuse to accept the world as less than it could be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. King believed that we are all caught in what he called \"an inescapable network of mutuality.\" What diminishes one of us diminishes all of us — and what lifts one of us lifts all of us. 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