Audiobook Review - KING FOR KIDS: School &...

KING FOR KIDS :
School & Family Edition
Martin Luther King, Jr., Clayborne Carson [Ed.]
Read by Martin Luther King, Jr.

KING FOR KIDS is a misleading title; this recording could well be entitled KING FOR EVERYONE: AN ESSENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. As one narrator remarks, for those who do not have personal memories of this man, this collection bears witness to the period and the person. Hearing each of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, speeches as one in a continuum calls attention to his passions and concerns, and underscores his oratory style. The introductions by distinguished Americans, including George McGovern, Coretta Scott King, and Andrew Young, provide historical perspective and background for each speech. From the Montgomery Improvement Association meeting to the Memphis Mason Temple meeting, King's speeches are remarkable. A.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 08]

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Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Mar 1, 2008, 11:22pm EST

That's very interesting.

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Janna O'Donnell Mar 4, 2008, 6:42am EST

Wow, 3 hours? I think this would be good for my kids if I broke it up by speeches. We (my 9 year old and I) were comparing "I Have a Dream" to "The Gettysburg Address" and talking about when the dream was birthed and when/if it has been fulfilled. It made for some interesting discussion.

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MaryBeth W. Mar 4, 2008, 12:44pm EST

What a great discussion to have with Kids Janna!

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