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Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63

Taylor Branch
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Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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Taylor Branch

Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

1062

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 1950s-1960s

Topic
Race & Racism

Politics & Government

Social Justice
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63 by Taylor Branch chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s transformative role in the American civil rights movement. Highlighting key events and individuals, the narrative details struggles against racial injustice and the efforts to achieve equality and social change in the years leading up to 1963.

Informative

Inspirational

Challenging

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.6

10,436 ratings

85%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Taylor Branch's Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63 is lauded for its detailed narrative and exhaustive research, capturing the complexity of the era. Critics praise its compelling storytelling and deep insights into King's leadership. Some find its density overwhelming, but many agree it’s an essential, enlightening read on the Civil Rights Movement.

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Who Should Read Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63?

A reader interested in Parting the Waters: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement 1954-63 likely enjoys detailed historical narratives and social justice. Fans of The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Warmth of Other Suns will appreciate its thorough exploration of the Civil Rights era.

4.6

10,436 ratings

85%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1062

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • 1950s-1960s

Topic
Race & Racism

Politics & Government

Social Justice
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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