Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King
A Call for Civil Rights and Social Justice
This book is a powerful exploration of the civil rights struggle in the United States in the early 1960s, as seen through the eyes of one of its most prominent figures. It provides a historical context for the push for racial equality, including the role of nonviolent protest in achieving social change. The book also includes a detailed account of the 1963 Birmingham campaign, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, and presents a compelling argument for the urgency of addressing racial injustice.
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- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 78th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- Time Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (Time Magazine)