Coretta
The Story of Coretta Scott King: Commemorative Edition
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2006
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Publisher's Description
In this first biography of Coretta Scott King, written by her friend Octavia Vivian, the reader meets a determined young girl who grew up in Alabama and worked her way through Antioch College only to discover that she was not allowed to teach in the white schools in Ohio. She pursued a musical career in Boston, where she met Martin Luther King, Jr. The Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 brought Dr. King and his wife into national prominence. Since then the nation has seen the beauty and composure of Coretta Scott King as she has continued to speak and act on behalf of civil rights. First published in 1970 by Fortress Press, this commemorative edition has been thoroughly updated, includes a black and white photo gallery, and is full of warmth and human interest, telling the story of Coretta Scott King from her childhood to her death in February 2006.
Endorsements (6)
“Coretta Scott King's commitment to justice and just peace was universal. We shall remember her as a great American civil rights activist and leader, but equally as one who openly and bravely opposed apartheid at a time when it was neither fashionable nor easy to do so. She occupies a hallowed place in the memory of freedomloving South Africans and Africans at large.”
“Coretta Scott King was a loving mother, wife, a reliable sister, friend, and a great American. This work will help us to know more about her resilience and her courage, and each of us can grow stronger from the knowledge.”
“Coretta Scott King was an extraordinary woman. When her husband was taken from her, she carried on his efforts to bring America together, not knowing whether her struggle would succeed but sure that it was too important not to try. Octavia Vivian's book recounts Corretta's remarkable story from the perspective of a close friend, revealing the strength and heroism of a real person too often obscured by myth and frozen memories.”
“A moving, insightful, and inspiring tribute to one of the most admired women in the world. This little gem presents something that larger books do not, namely, the soul and moral grandeur of Coretta Scott King. I loved this book: A case study in leadership, integrity, courage, and wisdom, it is an important book for our time.”
“When Coretta Scott King passed away, the whole world mourned the loss of the keeper of Dr. King's and America's dream. A new generation of readers will be grateful for this intimate portrait of her extraordinary life.”
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