The Radical King

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 451 ratings

Price: 21.83

Last update: 02-24-2025


About this item

Wanda Sykes, LeVar Burton, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Gabourey Sidibe head a cast of beloved actors performing 23 selections from the speeches, sermons, and essays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—many never recorded during his lifetime. For the first time, teachers, students, and thoughtful listeners can hear dramatic interpretations of Dr. King’s words, chosen and introduced by Cornel West.

Many Americans didn’t experience Dr. Martin Luther King’s oratory, or the hope and fears of the Civil Rights era. His words and dreams remain relevant, necessary, and inspirational today. The Radical King was a labor of love for Audible, the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an A-list team of activist voice talent.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
    life altering book, came in good condition. got this for a class and reading it truly changed my outlook on life and the world
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delivery prompt; article looks terrific
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
    The condition of the book was much better than the Very Good claimed
  • M. Perry
    5.0 out of 5 stars In his own words
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
    I wanted to learn MLKs own views- not just Facebook memes of them. This is a collection of various writings of his- speeches and parts of books and essays. Just what I needed. What a brilliant man!
  • Kyle Prete
    5.0 out of 5 stars How I wish Dr. King were still alive
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
    We need Dr. King's message today. His message of love and service. Of raising up our brothers and sisters. Of solidarity and unity and nonviolence and peace. Please read this book. Thank you Dr. West for this beautiful collection.
  • Paul Vignec
    5.0 out of 5 stars "The Radical King" is a Great Book by a Great Man and a True Patriot.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
    My favorite selections in "The Radical King" are "Letter from Birmingham Jail", The Drum Major Instinct", and I've Been to the Mountaintop". However, the whole book is excellent and well worth reading. Dr. King was a true warrior for peace and love. This book shows that, instead of accepting a sanitized version of Dr. King, we should embrace the fact that he was a radical revolutionary who wanted our country to become a nation for all people. He knew full well that he may have to pay the ultimate price for that goal. Everyone should read this book and remember that Dr. King's spirit lives forever and his words will always carry meaning, especially in these times and for all time.
  • J. Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new, but a good progression of speeches
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
    There is a small torn part of me with this book. I had purchased this book and The Essential Martin Luther King Jr book within weeks of one another. Both books had a few of the same speeches. Many of the speeches found in this book are also found on the internet for free, so why buy this one?

    Cornel West has a focus for this book- to show how radical King's views on love were and why he lost popularity within the white and black communities. West selects certain speeches, gives an introduction of place and what to look for, and then lets the speech flow without follow up comment. What happens is the reader sees a progression of how this speech that was done 2 years earlier has been modified to be a bit stronger than before with emphasis, with focus, and with the cry for love. He gets more radical as time moves forward.
  • Leonard L. Edloe
    4.0 out of 5 stars A look back at Dr. King
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
    Good reading
  • Yeaperson
    5.0 out of 5 stars American Saint
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
    Major writings of King with useful introductions. We Americans must keep reminding ourselves of what he did and what he SAID!

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