I was alive for many of the events portrayed in this book - although too young to remember most of it. This was a wonderful combination of details on the wide cast of characters in the 50s and 60s civil rights movement, a deep dive into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and description of the events he was a part of.

I enjoyed learning more about the person - his anxieties, his foibles, and his singular passion for civil rights. That he accomplished so much in so little time is extraordinary, and this description of his life is worth a read, even if you've read other biographies.