tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post1893357069085237044..comments2018-04-02T11:34:26.470-04:00Comments on MindSpirit Book Journeys: Tuesday Intros No. 2: Why We Can't Wait, by Martin Luther King, Jr.Maria Beharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-80553085333491896032016-02-24T11:31:05.031-05:002016-02-24T11:31:05.031-05:00Hi, Beth!
Yes, this is definitely still relevant....Hi, Beth!<br /><br />Yes, this is definitely still relevant. And that opening is indeed powerful. It's horrible that these things have taken place in our own country.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-87769056705434469142016-02-24T08:39:17.761-05:002016-02-24T08:39:17.761-05:00I read this years ago and agree that it's stil...I read this years ago and agree that it's still important. Powerful opening.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-68570960595438921062016-02-23T23:04:33.132-05:002016-02-23T23:04:33.132-05:00Hi, Judy!
Yes, you definitely must! How interesti...Hi, Judy!<br /><br />Yes, you definitely must! How interesting that you were actually alive at the time these events unfolded! I was, too, but I was around 10 or 11 at the time. I do remember some of what was going on, though. What I remember most vividly is the assassination in 1968. How very tragic...<br /><br />You're very welcome for the feature! Thanks for commenting!! : )<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-54900209103558834912016-02-23T16:13:30.874-05:002016-02-23T16:13:30.874-05:00I absolutely must add this one to my list. I was 1...I absolutely must add this one to my list. I was 17 in 1963 and remember vividly the time period. Thanks for featuring it here today.grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-73383856642929985872016-02-23T14:03:20.338-05:002016-02-23T14:03:20.338-05:00Hi, Rita!
This book is indeed a powerful reading ...Hi, Rita!<br /><br />This book is indeed a powerful reading experience! Since you haven't read any books by Dr. King himself, maybe you could start with this one.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-10206198487427160032016-02-23T14:00:55.318-05:002016-02-23T14:00:55.318-05:00Hi, Sarah!
Yes, this intro is very vivid and powe...Hi, Sarah!<br /><br />Yes, this intro is very vivid and powerful. If this isn't required reading in schools -- whether public or private -- it really should be!<br /><br />Thanks the comment!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-48931512936541779492016-02-23T13:57:27.410-05:002016-02-23T13:57:27.410-05:00Hi, Wendy!
Oh, you should definitely read this bo...Hi, Wendy!<br /><br />Oh, you should definitely read this book! You're right, too -- it's still very much relevant.<br /><br />You're very welcome for the share! Thanks for commenting back!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-67275855135675804382016-02-23T13:54:35.107-05:002016-02-23T13:54:35.107-05:00Hi, Kay!
Yes, the introduction paints very vivid ...Hi, Kay!<br /><br />Yes, the introduction paints very vivid pictures! Dr. King was not only an inspiring orator, but a great, as well as inspiring, writer, as well. Everyone should read this book!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! :)<br /><br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-7533306591908806952016-02-23T13:38:34.323-05:002016-02-23T13:38:34.323-05:00Hi, Brian!
This is truly a very powerful book, an...Hi, Brian!<br /><br />This is truly a very powerful book, and, as you say, reading something like this does help put one into someone else's shoes. <br /><br />I wonder if this book is now assigned reading for any high school courses in our public schools. If not, it definitely should be! Private schools should also have it as assigned reading.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-9792552232446051742016-02-23T13:18:14.227-05:002016-02-23T13:18:14.227-05:00I haven't read this one, but it's one I wo...I haven't read this one, but it's one I would like to read. I think it still is relevant. Thank you for sharing!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-54487654649028280782016-02-23T13:04:50.756-05:002016-02-23T13:04:50.756-05:00Hi, Heather!
yes, this book is a powerful reading...Hi, Heather!<br /><br />yes, this book is a powerful reading experience. Furthermore, it reminds us that we still have a long way to go.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-44869943617189073632016-02-23T12:59:40.870-05:002016-02-23T12:59:40.870-05:00Hi, Diane!
Oh, indeed it is! I've already fin...Hi, Diane!<br /><br />Oh, indeed it is! I've already finished it. I had been wanting to read this book for a very long time, and I finally did!<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-90687806615745800152016-02-23T12:57:47.102-05:002016-02-23T12:57:47.102-05:00Hi, Laurel!
This is indeed a powerful book. It...Hi, Laurel!<br /><br />This is indeed a powerful book. It's very well-written, as well. Dr. King's prose style is just as compeliing as his speeches were. I highly recommend this book to you and everyone!<br /><br />You're very welcome for the share and the visit to your blog! Thanks for commenting back!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-50746825268616906782016-02-23T12:49:49.445-05:002016-02-23T12:49:49.445-05:00Hi, Cleo!
This book is indeed an important part o...Hi, Cleo!<br /><br />This book is indeed an important part of history, especially American history. I have already finished it. It was not an easy read, though, as it's quite heartbreaking.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!! :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-7742659376642233022016-02-23T12:41:56.421-05:002016-02-23T12:41:56.421-05:00Hi, Margot!
I'm glad you agree that everyone ...Hi, Margot!<br /><br />I'm glad you agree that everyone should read this book. Dr. King really brings home the needless suffering of African-Americans at the time this was written. And we definitely do have a long way to go....<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and commenting!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-84363328401094125472016-02-23T12:33:35.035-05:002016-02-23T12:33:35.035-05:00I have read books about Dr. M.L. King but never a ...I have read books about Dr. M.L. King but never a book actually written by him-- so powerful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-10663110547871956822016-02-23T12:31:26.396-05:002016-02-23T12:31:26.396-05:00I really liked that intro...and I've never rea...I really liked that intro...and I've never read this. Not sure how I never had to read it for school at some point.Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-48119142524604710032016-02-23T09:40:11.297-05:002016-02-23T09:40:11.297-05:00I have not read this book, but I can see that I ne...I have not read this book, but I can see that I need to. What a vivid picture the introduction paints. Wow.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-66031708719972639852016-02-23T07:59:13.373-05:002016-02-23T07:59:13.373-05:00Thanks for posting this Maria. I really want to re...Thanks for posting this Maria. I really want to read this. <br /><br />This quotes are so powerful. I agree this is something that everyone needs to read. I think that in some cases takes reading and listening to voices like King's in order to be able to step into someone else's shoes if only for a moment.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-52546555183265892722016-02-23T07:51:56.577-05:002016-02-23T07:51:56.577-05:00Raw and powerful. I haven't read this one but ...Raw and powerful. I haven't read this one but the words are striking, even today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892014258773734632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-37851498469670487782016-02-23T06:58:23.379-05:002016-02-23T06:58:23.379-05:00Maria, this sounds like a powerful and important s...Maria, this sounds like a powerful and important story. I'd read more.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-21257397503885205592016-02-23T04:36:02.044-05:002016-02-23T04:36:02.044-05:00Oh, this one does sound very powerful. I haven...Oh, this one does sound very powerful. I haven't read it, but I recall how powerful his speeches were back then, so I do want to add this one. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-26178409741339514772016-02-23T01:12:11.663-05:002016-02-23T01:12:11.663-05:00This book sounds fascinating as well as being abou...This book sounds fascinating as well as being about such an important part of history - I do hope you enjoy it.Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-45737925088663412042016-02-23T01:12:05.708-05:002016-02-23T01:12:05.708-05:00I read this book decades ago, but I loved reading ...I read this book decades ago, but I loved reading the intro all over again. I agree with you that we all should read this book. We still have a long, long way to go.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487611241541459968.post-64816239741568383192016-02-23T01:04:36.326-05:002016-02-23T01:04:36.326-05:00Hi, Sandra!
Oh, this book was riveting! And I lov...Hi, Sandra!<br /><br />Oh, this book was riveting! And I love those opening paragraphs. They read like a novel, and really hook the reader. I highly recommend this book!<br /><br />Thanks so much for commenting!! :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.com