My Uncle Martin's Big Heart

2020-12-22 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Angela Farris Watkins
Release : 2020-12-22
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Book Rating : 470/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis My Uncle Martin's Big Heart by : Angela Farris Watkins

Download or read book My Uncle Martin's Big Heart written by Angela Farris Watkins. This book was released on 2020-12-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving portrait of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from his niece My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart is a story about love: love between a young girl and her uncle, and all the love she sees her uncle share—with his family members, with his church congregation, and with all people. In this inspiring narrative about Martin Luther King Jr.—told by his niece—young readers will discover the story of the man behind the civil rights hero and activist, one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. As Angela Farris Watkins, PhD, introduces children to her uncle, she presents them with a rare glimpse into his life at home, including special family moments. What unfolds is a story of character and service to God, family, and humankind, and of how one man’s extraordinary love changed the history of the United States and the world.

My Uncle Martin's Words for America

2015-08-04 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Angela Farris Watkins
Release : 2015-08-04
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Download or read book My Uncle Martin's Words for America written by Angela Farris Watkins. This book was released on 2015-08-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece, Angela—readers learn how King used words of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans’ civil rights. The book focuses on words and phrases from King’s speeches, such as justice, freedom and equality. Angela Farris Watkins, PhD demonstrates the importance of her uncle’s language in bringing about changes during the Civil Rights Movement, from his “I Have a Dream” speech to the peace march in Alabama. Including a timeline and a glossary, this stirring and poignant book is a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful message of nonviolence.

As Good as Anybody

2013-12-24 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Richard Michelson
Release : 2013-12-24
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 87X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book As Good as Anybody written by Richard Michelson. This book was released on 2013-12-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality.Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a stop to it. He became a minister like his daddy, and he preached and marched for his cause.Abraham grew up in a loving family many years earlier, in a Europe that did not welcome Jews. He found a new home in America, where he became a respected rabbi like his father, carrying a message of peace and acceptance.Here is the story of two icons for social justice, how they formed a remarkable friendship and turned their personal experiences of discrimination into a message of love and equality for all.

Martin Luther King, Jr

2005 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Emma Lynch
Release : 2005
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 517/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Martin Luther King, Jr written by Emma Lynch. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Martin Luther King Jr.' Why is he famous? How do we know about him? This series introduces you to the lives of famous men and women. Each illustrated life story is told by primary source material, encouraging you to discover how we find out about important people in history. Each book contains: an interesting story and a look at the evidence, written and pictorial primary source material, a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index.

Love Will See You Through

2014-12-30 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Angela Farris Watkins
Release : 2014-12-30
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 935/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Love Will See You Through by : Angela Farris Watkins

Download or read book Love Will See You Through written by Angela Farris Watkins. This book was released on 2014-12-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The niece of Martin Luther King, Jr. reveals six timeless and universal principles that encompass the civil rights leader’s greatest legacy: Love will see you through. Growing up as the niece of Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Farris Watkins witnessed firsthand the principles and values that “Uncle M.L.” practiced and lived by throughout his fight for equality. Drawing from experiences and episodes both personal and well-known, Dr. Watkins artfully details the guiding beliefs of one of the greatest men in history. Including “have courage” and “love your enemies,” these six hallmarks of virtue and nonviolence reinforce the truth that “the universe honors love” and will inspire readers of all ages.

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