Young King: revealing book shines light on Martin Luther King Jr’s early days
Lerone Martin’s new book offers fascinating insight into the civil rights icon’s younger years
TL;DR
- Lerone Martin's new book, "Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr," focuses on MLK's early life.
- The book draws from professional research and personal inspirations, including Martin's own family.
- It examines King's childhood in Atlanta, his time at Morehouse College, and Crozer Theological Seminary.
- A key focus is King's transformative summer working in Simsbury, Connecticut, in 1944.
- The research uncovered overlooked details about King's experiences with racism and his interactions with others, including Malcolm Little.
- Martin also explores King's early romantic relationships and personal growth before his public activism.
- A graphic novel version of "Young King" is also in development.
- The book aims to present King as a young, unformed individual rather than solely as a historical icon.