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Strength to Love: Gift Edition Paperback – March 26, 2010

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"If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love."So wrote Coretta Scott King. She continued: "I believe it is because this book best explains the central element of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence: His belief in a divine, loving presence that binds all life." That insight, luminously conveyed in this classic text, here presented in a new and attractive edition, hints at the personal transformation at the root of social justice: "By reaching into and beyond ourselves and tapping the transcendent moral ethic of love, we shall overcome these evils."In these short meditative and sermonic pieces, some of them composed in jails and all of them crafted during the tumultuous years of the civil rights struggle, Dr. King articulated and espoused in a deeply personal compelling way his commitment to justice and to the intellectual, moral, and spiritual conversion that makes his work as much a blueprint today for Christian discipleship as it was then.

Individual readers, as well as church groups and students will find in this work a challenging yet energizing vision of God and redemptive love.

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168 pages
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Fortress Press
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March 26, 2010
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5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
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0800697405
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978-0800697402
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MLK;nonviolence;strength;social justice;equal rights;civil rights; acism;religious leadership

Strength to Love includes the following sermons:

"A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart"
"On Being a Good Neighbor"
"Loving Your Enemies"
"Antidotes for Fear"
"Pilgrimage to Nonviolence"

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Strength to Love

An excerpt from "The Man Who Was a Fool"

"We are everlasting debtors to known and unknown men and women. We do not finish breakfast without being dependent on more than half of the world.

All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality."

About the Author

Martin Luther King, Jr., was President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and co-pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia. He was Time Magazine's Man of the Year for 1963 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press; Gift edition (March 26, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800697405
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800697402
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches

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Joy S. Frady

A Snapshot of King as a Preacher

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017

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King's preaching shines in this book. Though assessed mostly for his speeches and letters relating specifically to civil rights, King's strength in preaching through a text of Scripture is underappreciated by many. I believe King is especially strong and insightful when he comes to the parables of Jesus.

The other thing this book taught me is that it is impossible to separate King's religious views from his views on societal reformation. King's religious views motivated and propelled his desire for social change. So those who talk and write about King should not diminish this aspect of his life. King's life work is explicitly Christian. In a world where religion is routinely abused, rejected, shunned and sequestered, King stands as a ray of hope for all who would want to live out their faith in the public square.

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Melanie D. McGrath

One of the Best Books for Dr. King's Speeches

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019

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There's not much for me to say that hasn't already been said in reviews, but one thing I would like to add is that I have read all of the books written by Dr. King as well as many books about his essential writings and this is one of my favorite! I personally like reading many of his speeches more than his actual books for some reason. At some point some of the larger volumes of speeches begins to be repetitive, so if you want something more quick and easy to read then I would start here. If you are more interested in learning about the boycotts or his autobiography etc then get his books but if you want inspiring speeches then get this one. I actually have used this book in general just for writing talking points because he has such a great grasp of rhetoric and how he repeats phrases, words etc. Not only is the content phenomenal, but the writing is superb. I've read this book five times so far. I think it's one of the most important Dr King books to own.

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A. H. Wagner

Dr. King’s timeless words of advice, encouragement, and admonition are more relevant than ever

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017

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This collection of Dr. King’s sermons and meditations touches on themes that are more relevant than ever. Dr. King talks about the importance of having “a tough mind and a tender heart,” of being brave enough not to conform to majority opinion when that opinion is wrong and dangerous, and of loving your enemies (“Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer,” he asserts, “the [biblical] command to love one’s enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival.”). He also talks about how to work through fear and shattered dreams. All of these topics are universally relevant and of lasting, timeless importance.

However, what really stand out to me are Dr. King’s strong admonitions to the Christian church regarding its failure to stand up for the marginalized and oppressed. “Nowhere is the tragic tendency to conform more evident that in the church,” he declares, “an institution that has often served to crystallize, conserve, and even bless the patterns of majority opinion. The erstwhile sanction by the church of slavery, racial segregation, war, and economic exploitation is testimony to the fact that the church has hearkened more to the authority of the world than to the authority of God. Called to be the moral guardian of the community, the church at times has preserved that which is immoral and unethical. Called to combat social evils, it has remained silent behind stained-glass windows. Called to lead men on the highway of brotherhood and to summon them to rise above the narrow confines of race and class, it has enunciated and practiced racial exclusiveness.” Sadly, this admonition—as well as his numerous other criticisms of the Christian church—still rings very true today. As a human institution striving to represent the love of Jesus Christ, the Christian church will never be perfect, but that is no excuse for turning a blind eye to—much less sanctioning—injustices done to groups marginalized by race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, immigration status, or faith. And yet the church has done so again and again. In these admonitions, I also recognize and confess my own failure as a Christian to advocate for the marginalized. I need to do better. The Christian church needs to do better.

Despite all the shortcomings of the Christian church and of humanity, however, Dr. King still had optimism for the future, because he believed in a God who “is able to conquer the evils of history. His control is never usurped. If at times we despair because of the relatively slow progress being made in ending racial discrimination and if we become disappointed because of the undue cautiousness of the federal government, let us gain new heart in the fact that God is able. In our sometimes difficult and often lonesome walk up freedom’s road, we do not walk alone. God walks with us.” As a black man who received daily death threats because of his determination to continue the work he started for the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, whose daughter asked, “Daddy, why do you have to go to jail so much?” and who often felt tempted to give up in the face of so much opposition, Dr. King most certainly did not write these words without cost or care. It both pains and comforts me that his words of advice, encouragement, and admonition speak so clearly to the divisive political and social climate we’re facing today.

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Pandaleigh

Only Love Can Do That..

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016

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This is the most beautiful and transformative book I've ever read. The power of Dr. King's message is undeniable. This book goes beyond what one would expect from a compilation of sermons... Full of logic and free of judgement. This is a book that you will read again and again and it will move your heart and inspire your mind. The text is about love, I would imagine that all people can relate to Dr. King's words regardless of their specific religious beliefs. It transcends religion and speaks to humanity and true morality. If you ever consider what can be done to make this world just a little better, read this book and share it with others.

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Victoria

The breathless wonder of true, strong love.

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019

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What makes charismatic leaders live on is that they embody what they believe. MLK Jr is such a person. This book, Strength to Love , is a collection of some of his stirring sermons. I found myself inspired and humbled, cheered and saddened, hopeful and burdened. Who loves like that? It's easy to philosophize, theorize, and homilize; but much harder to walk it out. MLK Jr. did both. I am not claiming he is without flaws--who is?

Americans, regardless of color or country of origin or of religious belief, would benefit from reading this book because most of us agree that love is a binding thread in humanity. This book expounds upon love in real, embodied, gritty ways and does so with breathtaking grace. When I consider the era in which he preached these sermons, I am amazed at the loftiness of his love. Thank God that these sermons are preserved for us so that we can meditate upon them and then rise to more action--in love. This is not a puffy, sappy, soft love, but one that truly requires strength. And amen.

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R. Cope

Greatest book on love for other I have ever read next to the Bible.

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017

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This is one of those rare books that can change your life. After reading this book I don't know how anyone could ever again be for segregation or believe that God created any class of people to be "less than." I also don't know how anyone could comfortably sit on the sidelines when they witness any form of injustice taking place. Dr. King made religion come alive in loving action and left us an example to follow if we want a better America and a better world.

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Sean E. Nash

Inspirational words and well presented book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2011

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Sadly this collection of inspiring sermons by the late great Martin Luther King has only recently been reprinted. However the bonus is the book is well presented with a nice softcover and is easy to read. Regardless of your beliefs, these sermons, which are brief and easy to follow and exceptionally well written are timeless in scope and offer even the most hardened skeptic a great understanding of how the words of a first century rabbi apply today to our crazy chaotic world. There are real words of comfort and challenge to live a better life and for any bible believers they are a must have as they talk about hard core discipleship, what it means to love your enemies and neighbours, how to overcome adversity in the strength of God's love.Even though these words were written nearly 50 years ago, they speak volumes about our society and the unjust wicked structures that govern our world, as well as the apathy and neglect of mainstream Christianity. Believe me this book will inspire you and transform your thinking.

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chaz

sermons by dr king

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2013

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Very compact little book,can be read in small stages but this is an old book and Im sure its been to many places before coming to me.Dr king was truly a man inspired by God to do well for all mankind and his sermons were powerful and beautifully written

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red roberts

Booktastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2017

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My friend said she loves this book. A great life changing read.

Trisala Limbu

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2016

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Great Book

MRS BARBARA E FOSTER

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2015

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A brilliant, deep and awe-inspiring work! Explained the true meaning of christianity. Highly recommended!!

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