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80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

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20 reviews11 followers
March 15, 2021
i read it because of my classes and i actually really enjoyed it, it's a good short book to learn about martin luther king's history and his achievements
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22 reviews1 follower
October 13, 2022
I picked up this book because I wanted to learn a little more about black American history and about Martin Luther King, just for fun. But as I first started reading I realized that I didn’t know many of the stories written and I instantly became interested. I couldn’t put it down and read it after dinner in one setting.
This was a great introduction to the history of black people in America, and I am grateful for the easy vocabulary and grammar of this book, ideal for children and teenagers.
I will definitely recommend this book to my fourteen year old brother :)) (Actually I’ll make him read it)
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1 review
August 19, 2021
It was an interested story about a man who loved his country. Many people want to change things, but the different between them and King is that he acts. I loved this story so much, and it learned me many things. It was very helpful to improve my English and specially the vocabulary🌷.
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1 review
April 27, 2013
I like this book because the story is about Martin Luther King's life and his dream.
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3 reviews2 followers
June 17, 2013
There was a road to freedom, but it was not short, and it was not easy!
1 review
March 14, 2014
It's awesome because the man wanted to black people and white people had the same rights
1 review
May 25, 2016
I like this book because it talk about Dr .king and everything he has done
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4 reviews1 follower
September 2, 2017
I like this book it's very helpful to improve my English language
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26 reviews1 follower
November 25, 2019
Marvelous, it tells you a lot about Martin Luther King achievements
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14 reviews13 followers
July 15, 2018
although it is a brief biography of M.L. King, it's very informative and inspiring.
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11 reviews1 follower
March 24, 2019
It was a great book that helped me a lot to improve my English and also know more about Martin Luther King ..
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80 reviews3 followers
February 22, 2021
i read it because of my private classes, but i liked it, a great book to know more about the life and achievements of Martin Luther King.
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178 reviews1 follower
July 6, 2021
"How was this possible in a country like the United States of America, the 'land of the free'? People began to ask questions about freedom in America. Was it only for white Americans?"
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7 reviews1 follower
April 29, 2023
الكتاب مليان معلومات و قصص عن اضطهاد الافريكانز امريكنز في الماضي وكيف وكيف قدروا انهم ينهون التمييز العنصري في امريكا وضمان حياة جميله لهم



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10 reviews
December 29, 2024
Had to read it because of classes. It’s very comprehensible also for people who aren’t English native speakers.
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71 reviews
September 4, 2025
I can't forget king's speech "I have a dream" ❤️ as he said, what a brilliant story, thanks for Oxford bookworms to publish this story👌👌
Profile Image for Yoichi Takihana.
20 reviews
November 26, 2012
58min
chapter1〜7
7words: South black segregation fight Gandhi Coretta trouble

DQ
1. What is Gandhi's policy?
He decided not to violate anyone. Even if it is his enemy or not. He is famous as non-violate.
2. Do you know Japanese discriminations?
In the past, Japanese women did only house work. It was difficult for them to work with men. This is a kind of discrimination.



Week2
chapter8〜14
60min
7words
John F. Kennedy protesters dream proud celebrity shot dreaming
DQ
1. Have you met a celebrity?
No, I have not. I want to meet a celebrity.

2. Do you think our world is equal?
No, I do not. People who live in the South are very poor. Therefore, I think we have to solve this problem as soon as possible.
7 reviews
July 23, 2013
70 minuts

7words
black/white/different/slave/change/famouse

Q1 when Martin was child, there were different schools for black children and white chilldren. have you experienced racial discrimination?
A1 no, i have not. it is lucky to be bone in Japan. because almost all of the people in Japan are the yellow race.

Q2 today martin is remembered as on eof the greatest americans of the twentieth century. who is one of the greatest japanese? who is similar to him in Japan.
A2 i think it is Hashimoto Toru. Because he is really smart and active. Actually his childhood was very poor but he studied hard to change Japanese government.

i recommend this book. people who want to be teacher have to read it.
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27 reviews
May 14, 2013
1. Oxford, level 3
2. Time: 5/12=75 minutes
3. 7-word summary
Martin-black-descrimination-segregation-protest-leader-killed

4. Discussion question
Q: Martin Luther King was proud of being black. What are you proud of?
A: I think I am persevering. I do not give up something easily. Therefore, I am proud of that point.

5.
Before reading this book, I did not know much about him. I really like him because he fought for freedom of black people and peace. He is such a great person. I was shocked somehow after learning discrimination for black people. However, I think people should learn many things from that. It is worth learning. So, I recommend to read this book!
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30 reviews
May 21, 2013
1.Oxford stage3
2.Time 5/12=75min
3.7 words-summary
black-arrested-freedom-slavery-speech-segregation-dream
4.Discussion Question
Have you ever achieved something you really wanted to do?
I failed eiken 2 kyu second times. However, I never gave it up and could pass it.
5. Martin Luther King Jr was a wonderful person. Knowing him is not in vain. You should know him and learn.
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50 reviews
August 4, 2017
داستان کتاب بیوگرافی زندگی مارتین لوتر کینگ، رهبر نهضت آزادی و برابری سیاهپوستان آمریکاست. متن داستان ، سخنرانی های معروف و جملات خیلی تاثیر گذاری به همراه داره ، واقعاً آدم به فکر فرو می بره که چه اراده ای می تونه یه انسان رو به عظمت و تاثیر گذاری بر جامعه اش برسونه.از خوندنش واقعاً لذت بردم..
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