Coretta Scott King wrote this biography with the help of a friend, Rev. Dr. Barbara Reynolds, who had begun taking notes on their conversations long before the two became serious about the work. This was a review for me, as well as a source of insights. Much of Dr. King’s work occurred before or during my self-absorbed adolescence, when current events were not a high priority for me. I had no idea Mrs. King had been so involved in the work and carried it forward; the King Center was her vision. She gives her side of the story, which in many cases she’d kept quiet about, striving for unity and Beloved Community. In many cases, however, the male leaders of the movement dismissed her efforts and/or were envious of what she could accomplish. I came away with a new appreciation for the sacrifices the entire King family offered.
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What I’m ReadingI began working in libraries as a seventh grader, courtesy of scoliosis. My orthopedic surgeon wrote me a pass to miss gym class, so I began working in the school library to feed my love of reading. Even after my surgery to correct the curvature, I kept getting out of gym to work in my high school library and then in my college library (for pay, at last!).
So began my eventual career as a college reference librarian—after a detour into teaching high school English. Later I worked for an educational publisher before going back to libraries.
I have a reading and writing life now. I devour both fiction and nonfiction, and will tell you about some of my favorite reads, both old friends and new discoveries.
Here's some library-themed music to get you in the mood.
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