Life: Remembering Martin Luther King

by LIFE

Marking the eightieth birthday of the late civil rights leader, a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., explores his diverse roles as a minister, activist, family man, eloquent speaker, and advocate for peaceful change, in a volume that blends thoughtful text with dramatic photographic images.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published December 30, 2008

About the author

Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.

Reviews

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal photos capturing the life of MLK Jr. and his courage in trying to make the world a better place.