I’m in the process of reading the Eig book which as you say is terrific. Was also struck by the picture of Coretta he portrays. I hadn’t known much about her other than the wife and widow. I was dumbstruck by King keeping her from going to the White House with him. Heart breaking.
I agree. I was in the exact same position as you — I didn’t know much about her. Her situation is infuriating and yet, as Eig shows, these kinds of dismissals happened all the time, and not just to Coretta. I think Eig does a wonderful job showing how instrumental Coretta (and so many women) were. I loved the book and have gifted it many times.
This was beautiful, Leah. Thank you for this today! What an impactful read, wow. Have you read The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs? I think you would very much enjoy it if you haven't.
I’m in the process of reading the Eig book which as you say is terrific. Was also struck by the picture of Coretta he portrays. I hadn’t known much about her other than the wife and widow. I was dumbstruck by King keeping her from going to the White House with him. Heart breaking.
I agree. I was in the exact same position as you — I didn’t know much about her. Her situation is infuriating and yet, as Eig shows, these kinds of dismissals happened all the time, and not just to Coretta. I think Eig does a wonderful job showing how instrumental Coretta (and so many women) were. I loved the book and have gifted it many times.
I appreciate waking up and having this article to read on this holiday. Thank you!
I’m glad you enjoyed! The biography is splendid.
This was beautiful, Leah. Thank you for this today! What an impactful read, wow. Have you read The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs? I think you would very much enjoy it if you haven't.
Thank you! I loved the book. I have not read The Three Mothers but its going on my tbr list right now.