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Where Do We Go From Here

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1967

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Where Do We Go From Here

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1967
Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1960s

Publication Year

1967

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Where Do We Go from Here by Martin Luther King Jr. is a nonfiction work exploring the future direction of the civil rights struggle, addressing themes such as economic injustice, the emergence of Black power, and the persistence of racism. King discusses nonviolent strategies, interracial alliances, and the need for a radical transformation of American society, emphasizing hope, justice, and love. The book discusses racism and the history of enslavement in America and contains outdated terms for African Americans.

Inspirational

Hopeful

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.8

6,438 ratings

96%

Loved it

3%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Where Do We Go From Here is praised for its profound analysis of racial issues and compelling vision for social justice. Readers appreciate its hopeful yet realistic approach, though some feel it leans heavily on idealism. The book's meticulous arguments and King's eloquent prose are frequently highlighted as strengths.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where Do We Go From Here?

An ideal reader for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Where Do We Go From Here is one who is passionate about social justice, civil rights, and thoughtful political analysis. If you appreciated works like Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow, or James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time, you'll find this book compelling and insightful.

4.8

6,438 ratings

96%

Loved it

3%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1960s

Publication Year

1967

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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