Death of a King

In "Death of a King," bestselling author Tavis Smiley offers a dramatic account of the twelve months leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, highlighting the pressures and challenges he faced during this critical time. Smiley reveals the struggles King encountered, from public denouncements and political isolation to assaults on his character and ideology. This compelling narrative provides a fresh perspective on King's leadership and resilience in the face of racism, poverty, and militarism, enhancing our understanding of his legacy as an American hero.