About this title: Hailed as the most masterful story ever told of the American civil rights movement, Parting the Waters is destined to endure for generations. Branch provides an unsurpassed portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, rise to greatness and illuminates the courage, the deals, betrayals, and rivalries that determined history. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, and the Los Angeles Times. (Simon & Schuster)
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671687427ISBN:0671687425
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 1088 p. Contains: Illustrations. America in the King Years (Paperback). Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Fine. 0671687425 Book plate on inside cover. Otherwise fine and appears unread. PRICED ACCORDINGLY FOR GREAT VALUE! Your satisfaction is of course guaranteed. We ship the same or next day. read more
Description: Very good. AUDIO BOOK-4 Cassette tapes play well, comes with original library box-SEE ALL OUR FEEDBACK WITH THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS-YOU WILL BE HAPPY TOO! read more
Edition: Abridged
Binding: Audio CD
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Date Published: 2006-01-10
ISBN-13:9780743551458ISBN:0743551451
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: Fine. Trade Paperback. Simon and Schuster, 1988. Fine Book. Aside from wear to cover, overall a clean and tight, lightly read copy. Media mail packed in protective bubble lined shipping bags, Priority in a Flat Rate Envelope. Shipped quickly. Prompt response to questions. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671687427ISBN:0671687425
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Clean without marking or writing. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 1088 p. Contains: Illustrations. America in the King Years (Paperback). Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Touchstone Books, Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671687427ISBN:0671687425
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671687427ISBN:0671687425
Description: Very Good + 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very-good+, clean condition-NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine, bright pages. 1, 065 pages. Illustrated with photos. NO price clippings, remainder mark on bottom-Hailed as the most masterful story ever told of the American civil rights movement, Parting the Waters is destined to endure for generations. Moving from the fiery political baptism of Martin Luther King, Jr., to the corridors of Camelot where the Kennedy brothers weighed demands for ... read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books, New York
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671687427ISBN:0671687425
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. Photo illustrated front cover, clean, corners sharp, no crease at hinge or spine. text clean as new, black and white photo illustrations, 1064 pages. extra nice copy for the student or researcher. winner of the pulitzer prize. read more
Binding: Audio Cassette
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Date Published: 1998-02-01
ISBN-13:9780671580728ISBN:0671580728
Description: New. Brand new audio book on cassettes in original manufacturer's shrink wrap. Gift worthy-no marks or punch outs of any kind. Running time approx. 6 hours. Items selling for $7 or more ship bubble wrapped and boxed; under $7 in a bubble mailer. All items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671687427ISBN:0671687425
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 1062 p. Contains: Illustrations. America in the King Years (Paperback). Audience: General/trade. read more
"I believe this was my first 400+ page book. A great look into the life of MLK JR and the characters and stories involved in the early years of the Civil Rights Movement. I would say this book inspired me to read more about the real heroes of the movement...the women who did all the work and got little credit for it."
"Amazing Book! Sometimes I felt as though I was living in that time, especially in regards to the freedom ride times. The first few chapters are a little hard to get through but stick with it ,if I would have quit reading I would have missed one of the greatest books I've read."
"I participate with a group called "Coming to the Table" (www.comingtothetable.org) which brings together descendants of the enslaved and the enslavers in the spirit of Dr. King's dream that "the sons of former slaves and slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of Brotherhood."
I read Parting the Waters to understand more fully what it means to work in the spirit of Dr. King. I'll soon read the other two books in this series.
I learned more about the Civil Rights movement than I previously knew. What stands out for me is the courage of people like Dr. King, Medgar Evers, John Lewis, Fred Shuttlesworth, Rosa Parks, and so many others who risked their safety, and their lives, for freedom and justice. And to do so with a commitment to non-violence is truly amazing and inspiring. Anyone who is committed to truth, justice, mercy, and peace should read this powerful book."
"This is a wonderfully vivid and colofully written description of all the characters who played such important roles in the move to fight segregation in the South and achieve meaningful civil rights protection. It provides amazing insights on private citizens and governmental characters that casts interesting new lights on them,"
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
