- ansbro, john j. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Nonviolent Strategies and Taxes for Social Change. madison books
- baldwin, lewis. Never Leave Us Alone: The Prayer Life of Martin Luther King Jr. 2010 fort press
- baldwin, lewis. there is a balm in Gilead. 1991. Fortress Press
- Baldwin, Lewis. to heal the wounded. 1992. press fortress.
king, coretta scott. my life with martin luther king, jr. new york: henry holt and company, 1969. revised edition copyright 1993 by coretta scott king. When Coretta Scott King first wrote My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr., America was just beginning to come to terms with the tragedy of his murder. his personal narrative helped us hold on to his memory. now addressing a new generation of readers, he reminds us of dr. king many of us have forgotten. recounting the events of the civil rights movement, mrs. King shows us the true power of militant nonviolence: the most effective force to change race relations in the history of the United States. for the royal family, though the civil rights movement was not just a matter of marches and speeches. they had their own special battles against racism to fight on the home front. revealing for the first time in detail how he found the strength, courage and resources to face daily threats, mrs. king speaks directly to the issues facing many families today.
harding, vicente. martin luther king: the inconvenient hero. orbis books. in these eloquent essays that reflect on the king’s legacy in the last two decades and the meaning of his life today, emerges the portrait of a man in constant evolution and delving into the roots of violence and injustice, a a man whose challenge remains as timely and necessary as ever.
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jackson, thomas f. From Civil Rights to Human Rights: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the fight for economic justice (politics and culture in modern America). pennsylvania university press
moses, greg. Consciousness Revolution: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the philosophy of nonviolence. the guilford press
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pepper, william f. Kill Orders: The Truth Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. new york: ipm in association with warner books, 1995 by dr. guillermo pepper excerpt from the cover: “here for the first time william f. Pepper reveals the whole truth about Martin Luther King, Jr. murder. In 1978, at the urging of veteran civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy, William F. Pepper interviewed James Earl Ray at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. What he heard then and discovered in the years that followed so convinced him of Ray’s innocence that he eventually became James Earl Ray’s attorney and continued a twenty-year investigation into the crime. now pepper’s revelations, based on extensive investigation and never-before-revealed evidence and interviews, solve the haunting mystery surrounding james earl ray’s true role in the murder and expose a ruthless conspiracy forged by hate and power that will shame and It will shock all Americans. .”
philips, donald t. Martin Luther King Jr. about leadership. new york: warner books, 1999. excerpt from cover: “a man who articulated a vision, crafted a strategy, and took defeats and turned them into victories, dr. King and his life’s work offer us powerful lessons that he can apply to his life, business, and any endeavor he undertakes. Martin Luther King Jr. on leadership shows today’s potential leaders how to: build coalitions, consensus and alliances based on the best interests of all stakeholders; get the information you need most and keep communication channels open; change direction and allow your organization to redefine itself; manage crises and turn setbacks into positives; train the next generation of leaders. Part history and part inspiration, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s On Leadership combines a compelling story with sharp analysis. This is a book that will not only help leaders run their organizations more effectively, but also teach us all how to champion our own vision and dreams.”
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