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A Testament of Hope by Martin Luther King Jr. is a comprehensive compilation of Dr. King's speeches, interviews, sermons, and writings that outline his evolution as an influential orator, activist, and civil philosopher. Posthumously published in 1986, with contributions from his widow, Coretta Scott King, the collection is divided into six sections, exploring his philosophies on nonviolence, integration, civil rights challenges, renowned speeches, pivotal essays like "Letter from Birmingham Jail," and various interviews, capturing a multifaceted view of his personality and substantial impact. The book contains discussions of racial injustice and violence.