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Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story

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Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story

By: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Narrated by: JD Jackson
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s account of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance in America is comprehensive, revelatory, and intimate. King described his book as "the chronicle of 50,000 Negroes who took to heart the principles of nonviolence, who learned to fight for their rights with the weapon of love, and who, in the process, acquired a new estimate of their own human worth." Stride Toward Freedom traces the phenomenal journey of a community and shows how the 26-year-old King, with his conviction for equality and nonviolence, helped transform the nation and the world.

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"Martin Luther King's early words return to us today with enormous power, as profoundly true, as wise and inspiring, now as when he wrote them 50 years ago." (Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States)

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of deep conviction and exceptional courage who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American civil rights movement. While controversial during his lifetime, Dr. King was fundamental to ending segregation, combating racism, and affirming the right to equality for citizens of all races and colors. His actions and words continue to resonate around the world. Discover some of his most impactful words.

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Glad to listen to a narrator that channeled MLK in his voice and conjecture. Learning Martin Luther King Jr’s story from his perspective is quite insightful and I’m glad to have read. The end is abrupt as was the end of his life such a tragedy; but his story is a valuable message much like his speeches inspired people of the time - his story will continue to inspire people of the future.

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I really got an appreciation of what our people went through for equal rights. Never take it for granted.

Exceptional insight into the Struggle

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I was a young boy during the MLK years and really never understood or appreciated the uphill battles the blacks had to become fully integrated and obtain equality in America. I grew up in a rural very white community. My father was very bias against any other race than white Anglo, but having few around I had little appreciation for his influence. Fortunately my collegiate and professional experience helped evolve my opinion of equality for all races.
Stride Toward Freedom drove home to me, the cruel injustices towards our Afro-American citizens and the high level of integrity they conducted themselves with throughout their obtainment of equality. If we could all conduct ourselves with such integrity and dignity, I expect we would have few challenges in our nation today. Thank you for this very educational and inspiring book.

I never knew...

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I’ve never fully (and won’t ever) understand segregation or racism, but this account of history has given me a better understanding of this important historical event in the civil rights movement. More so, it makes me long for a renewed interest in the teachings of MLK, specifically nonviolent resistance and Christian love in action, rather than a tertiary interest in the generic cause of civil rights. MLK proved with his life that works without love is just noise.

Every American Should Listen to These Words

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I've known some about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and certainly heard of him growing up. I was a kid when he was assassinated and Robert Kennedy soon after. They were tumultuous times.

Of course I've heard much about Rosa Parks, but I didn't know the other parties involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. MLK wrote this book soon after. He talks much of non-violence as a means of protest, in contrast to armed defense of the Black Panthers, or tactics promoting violence as a means to an end.

This was his first book and I'll read his others. I would suggest reading this first. This is my fourth book for Black History Month. I'll listen to one more starting tomorrow and it'll run into March

A compelling listen that gave me greater understan

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This book is relevant for us all. Who of us is not prejudiced against someone. Be it homeless and unclean or a color. Think hard on these words that we may all be more open to change.

We must struggle

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I just like the man more and more every time I learn more about him.
This book made me feel for him and his family and all those involved during the bus boycott.
It makes me sad to see those that claim to be followers of his belonging to terrorist groups like B.L.M.
He had love for all and didn't want anyone to hurt anyone else or even to take advantage of others.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was amazing!

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I really enjoyed the narrator and of course the content. He gives a dynamic look at what his family and community struggled with and for how long. How he shows the nuances of every day struggles and how the little things add up to big wins with non violent perseverance, is very encouraging. I really enjoyed this!

Renewed

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I haven't really given this specific event a lot of thought and never understood the importance fully until I heard the story from Dr. King's perspective. I recall that we studied this part of history in High School as a large Civil Rights movement and didnt get into specific details of specific events. Also I feel a lot of what Dr. King had advocated for has been lost in the various activist movements. the performance was great but the talking speed is way too slow I sped up to 1.6X.

We can learn a lot from Dr. King

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Dr. King was far ahead of his time. I don’t agree with all of his tactics but I can’t argue with his results: Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and the Fair Housing Act.

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