Coretta: The Story of Coretta Scott King: Commemorative Edition - Softcover

King III, Martin Luther; Vivian, Octavia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800638530 ISBN 13: 9780800638535

Publisher: Fortress Press, 2006

Synopsis

In this first biography of Coretta Scott King, written by her friend Octavia Vivian, the reader meets a determined young girl who grew up in Alabama and worked her way through Antioch College only to discover that she was not allowed to teach in the white schools in Ohio. She pursued a musical career in Boston, where she met Martin Luther King, Jr. The Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 brought Dr. King and his wife into national prominence. Since then the nation has seen the beauty and composure of Coretta Scott King as she has continued to speak and act on behalf of civil rights. First published in 1970 by Fortress Press, this commemorative edition has been thoroughly updated, includes a black and white photo gallery, and is full of warmth and human interest, telling the story of Coretta Scott King from her childhood to her death in February 2006.

About this title

About the Author:

Octavia Vivian has worked extensively in the Civil Rights Movement and was a life-long friend of Coretta Scott King. Her husband, C.T. Vivian, was a former member of Dr. King's executive staff. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia

Review:

"...This work will hep us to know more about the resilience and her courage...." -- Maya Angelou

"...remarkable story revealing the strength and heroism of a real person too often obscured by myth and frozen memories." -- Bill Clinton, former President of the United States

"A mother, wife, sister, friend and great American. This work helps us to know more about her resilience and courage." -- Maya Angelou, poet

"A moving, insightful, and inspiring tribute to one of the most admired women in the world." -- Robert M. Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

"A new generation of readers will be grateful for this intimate portrait of her extraordinary life." -- Marian Wright Edelman

"A new generation of readers will be grateful for this intimate portrait of her extraordinary life." -- Marian Wright Edelman, President and Founder, Children's Defense Fund

"Coretta Scott King's commitment to justice and just peace was universal." -- Nelson Mandela

"Remarkable story from the perspective of a friend, revealing strength and heroism too often obscured by myth and frozen memories." -- former President, Bill Clinton

"Reminds us once more of the inspiring role played by women,in the world-wide struggle for human rights, dignity and freedom." --Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa

About this edition

• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0800638530
• ISBN 13: 9780800638535
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142