A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. A beautiful collectible edition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legendary speech at the March on Washington, with forewords and an afterword by Martin Luther King III, Dr. Bernice A. King, and Dexter Scott King. This is part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins. Available as a HarperCollins American Classic.On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before thousands of Americans who had gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the name of civil rights. Including the immortal words, "I have a dream," Dr. King's keynote speech would energize a movement and change the course of history.With references to the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, Shakespeare, and the Bible, Dr. King's March on Washington address has long been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of writing and oration in history. Profound and deeply moving, it is as relevant today as it was sixty years earlier.This beautifully designed edition presents Dr. King's speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.- A BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE WITH FLAPS: Featuring French flaps and a unique vivid cover design, each book in the collection is published as a deluxe trade paperback that is a part of a stunning series look.- HARPER COLLINS AMERICAN CLASSICS: This series includes timeless novels, poetry, children's books, and groundbreaking nonfiction that has shaped American thought, literature, and identity across generations.- AMERICA'S PUBLISHER: Since its founding in 1817, no American publisher has been so entwined in the history of American letters. Our books enrich, challenge, and defined the American spirit.- AMERICA 250: The HarperCollins American Classics arrive in time for America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

"El Dr. King, uno de los mayores lâideres de la lucha por los derechos civiles de la historia, escribiâo y reflexionâo con frecuencia sobre el amor. Entendâia su poder transformador y el papel esencial que desempeänaba en su misiâon como catalizador del cambio positivo. Ahora, por primera vez, los lectores tendrâan acceso a muchos de los escritos del Dr. King sobre el amor, en una recopilaciâon profundamente perspicaz, conmovedora y transformadora. Cada secciâon del libro va acompaänada de breves comentarios editoriales introductorios que reflexionan sobre el contexto histâorico de cada discurso, sermâon o escrito, y que enriquecerâan aâun mâas la comprensiâon y el aprecio del lector por la sabidurâia atemporal del Dr. King."--

With knowledge, spirit, good humour and passion, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts and actions speak to our most burning contemporary issues and still inspire the desires, hopes and dreams of us all. <BR><BR>Written in his own words, this history-making autobiography is Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's needs with those of a growing nationwide movement; and the reflective, world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere.<BR><BR>Relevant and insightful, this autobiography offers King's seldom discussed views on some of the world's greatest and most controversial figures including John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi and Richard Nixon. It also paints a rich and moving portrait of a people, a time and a nation in the face of powerful change. Finally, it shows how everyday Americans from all walks of life confronted themselves, each other and the burden of the past - and how their fears and courage helped shape our future.

"I have also decided to stick with love for I know that love is ultimately the only answer to mankind's problems." — Martin Luther King Jr.A remarkable compilation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s most powerful reflections on the transformative power of love — published exclusively by HarperCollins as the first volume in an "On" series drawn from the Dr. King archives.This essential volume reveals Dr. King's revolutionary vision for the central role of love in the quest for human dignity:- The Beloved Community: Explore Dr. King's ultimate vision for a society built on justice, equal opportunity, and love for one's fellow human beings — and understand why he believed this was not an idealist's dream, but an achievable reality.- Loving Your Enemies: Discover the tactical and spiritual power of nonviolence, and why Dr. King believed that responding to hate with love was not weakness, but an absolute necessity for survival and lasting change.- Timeless Wisdom: Gain a deeper understanding of Dr. King's most profound reflections, with each sermon and speech placed in its unique historical context through new editorial introductions that enrich every page.- Inspirational Leadership: Witness the evolution of Dr. King's core philosophy and understand how his unwavering commitment to love guided one of history's most consequential social movements.One of the greatest civil rights leaders in history, Dr. King wrote and reflected frequently about his Christian doctrine of agape love — its transformative power and the essential role it played as the catalyst for positive change and social transformation. With On Love, readers have access to these writings compiled in a single, deeply moving, and illuminating work. Each section is accompanied by brief editorial remarks that place the historical context of each speech, sermon, and essay front and center, further enriching the reader's understanding of Dr. King's timeless wisdom on nonviolent resistance.Love is the central concern of religious traditions and a cornerstone of moral philosophy the world over. From C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves to Thich Nhat Hanh's How to Love to bell hooks' All About Love, readers and writers share a universal longing to uncover love's mysteries. Here, Dr. King adds his singular, prophetic, and urgently needed voice to that timeless conversation.

Presentamos la biblioteca Martin Luther King Jr.Con un nuevo prólogo de Amanda Gorman.Una hermosa edición coleccionable del legendario discurso del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr en la Marcha en Washington, parte de los archivos del Dr. King publicados exclusivamente por HarperCollins. El 28 de agosto de 1963, el Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. se presentó ante miles de estadounidenses que se habían reunido en el Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C. en nombre de los derechos civiles. Incluyendo las palabras inmortales, "Tengo un sueño", el discurso de apertura del Dr. King dinamizaría un movimiento y cambiaría el curso de la historia.Con referencias al Discurso de Gettysburg, la Proclamación de Emancipación, la Declaración de Independencia, la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, Shakespeare y la Biblia, el discurso de la Marcha en Washington del Dr. King ha sido aclamado durante mucho tiempo como uno de los mejores escritos y oraciones de la historia.Profundo y profundamente conmovedor, es tan relevante hoy como lo fue casi sesenta años antes.Esta edición de tapa dura bellamente diseñada presenta el discurso del Dr. King en su totalidad, rindiendo homenaje a este líder extraordinario y su inconmensurable contribución, e inspirando a una nueva generación de activistas dedicados a continuar la lucha por la justicia y la igualdad.Introducing the Martin Luther King Jr LibraryWith a New Foreword by Amanda GormanA beautiful collectible edition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legendary speech at the March on Washington, laid out to follow the cadence of his oration—part of Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before thousands of Americans who had gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the name of civil rights. Including the immortal words, “I have a dream,” Dr. King’s keynote speech would energize a movement and change the course of history.With references to the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, Shakespeare, and the Bible, Dr. King’s March on Washington address has long been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of writing and oration in history. Profound and deeply moving, it is as relevant today as it was nearly sixty years earlier.This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality. 

With knowledge, spirit, good humour and passion, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts and actions speak to our most burning contemporary issues and still inspire the desires, hopes and dreams of us all. <BR><BR>Written in his own words, this history-making autobiography is Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's needs with those of a growing nationwide movement; and the reflective, world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere.<BR><BR>Relevant and insightful, this autobiography offers King's seldom discussed views on some of the world's greatest and most controversial figures including John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi and Richard Nixon. It also paints a rich and moving portrait of a people, a time and a nation in the face of powerful change. Finally, it shows how everyday Americans from all walks of life confronted themselves, each other and the burden of the past - and how their fears and courage helped shape our future.

Hermosa edición conmemorativa del discurso Más allá de Vietnam del Dr. Martin Luther King, parte de los archivos del Dr. King publicados exclusivamente por HarperCollins. En 1967, en la iglesia Riverside de la Ciudad de Nueva York, el Dr. King se paró frente a una audiencia entusiasmada y criticó la guerra de Vietnam como un acto de fuerza destructivo y una cruel manipulación de los pobres por parte de ambos bandos. Instó a los ciudadanos a confrontar la dura realidad de la guerra y a seguir un camino en el que todo se nos presente como una elección; en sus palabras: 'una elección de coexistencia no violeta en vez de una coaniquilación violenta'.  Esta edición especial presenta el discurso del Dr. Martin Luther King en su totalidad, en homenaje a este extraordinario líder y su inconmensurable contribución, y para inspirar a una nueva generación de activistas dedicados a continuar la lucha por la justicia y la igualdad.-----A beautiful commemorative edition of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "Beyond Vietnam,” part of Dr. King's archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.At New York City's Riverside Church in 1967, Dr. King stood in front of a rapt audience and criticized the Vietnam War as a destructive act of force and a cruel manipulation of the poor—for those fighting on either side. He urged Americans to confront the harsh realities of war and consequently pursue a path where everyone is presented a choice, in his words, "a choice of nonviolent coexistence instead of violent coannihilation.”This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. King’s speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.

Martin Luther King ist der Nachwelt vor allem als Bürgerrechtler, als Verfechter des zivilen Ungehorsams und des Pazifismus bekannt. Welche Radikalität und Utopie jedoch noch jenseits von 'I Have a Dream' in Kings Denken steckte, wird in den hier zusammengestellten letzten Reden sichtbar: Scharf analysiert er die Ursachen und Konsequenzen der Unruhen in sozialen Brennpunkten der Großstädte der USA, die - leider - gegenüber 1967 kaum an Aktualität verloren haben. Seine Darstellung der Jugendbewegungen in den Sechziger Jahren ist zwar historisch, sein Plädoyer für soziale Aktion und Engagement hingegen zeitlos. King steht für sozialen Wandel durch gewaltlosen Widerstand, aber nicht für Passivität: Wachbleiben während einer großen Revolution ist das Motto! Die titelgebende letzte Rede, gehalten am Vorabend seiner Ermordung, zeigt ergreifend, welche Kraft seiner Vision, seiner Utopie, seinem Kampf innewohnt.

Martin Luther King’s classic exploration of the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movement—including his Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963.<BR><BR>“There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair.”<BR><BR>In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States. The campaign launched by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights movement on the segregated streets of Birmingham demonstrated to the world the power of nonviolent direct action. <BR><BR>In this remarkable book—winner of the Nobel Peace Prize—Dr. King recounts the story of Birmingham in vivid detail, tracing the history of the struggle for civil rights back to its beginnings three centuries ago and looking to the future, assessing the work to be done beyond Birmingham to bring about full equality for African Americans. Above all, Dr. King offers an eloquent and penetrating analysis of the events and pressures that propelled the Civil Rights movement from lunch counter sit-ins and prayer marches to the forefront of American consciousness.<BR><BR>Since its publication in the 1960s, Why We Can’t Wait has become an indisputable classic. Now, more than ever, it is an enduring testament to the wise and courageous vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.<BR><BR>Includes photographs and an Afterword by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.