Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Love

"I have also decided to stick with love for I know that love is ultimately the only answer to mankind's problems." — Martin Luther King Jr. A remarkable compilation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s most powerful reflections on the transformative power of love — published exclusively by HarperCollins as the first volume in an "On" series drawn from the Dr. King archives. This essential volume reveals Dr. King's revolutionary vision for the central role of love in the quest for human dignity: The Beloved Community: Explore Dr. King's ultimate vision for a society built on justice, equal opportunity, and love for one's fellow human beings — and understand why he believed this was not an idealist's dream, but an achievable reality. Loving Your Enemies: Discover the tactical and spiritual power of nonviolence, and why Dr. King believed that responding to hate with love was not weakness, but an absolute necessity for survival and lasting change. Timeless Wisdom: Gain a deeper understanding of Dr. King's most profound reflections, with each sermon and speech placed in its unique historical context through new editorial introductions that enrich every page. Inspirational Leadership: Witness the evolution of Dr. King's core philosophy and understand how his unwavering commitment to love guided one of history's most consequential social movements. One of the greatest civil rights leaders in history, Dr. King wrote and reflected frequently about his Christian doctrine of agape love — its transformative power and the essential role it played as the catalyst for positive change and social transformation. With On Love, readers have access to these writings compiled in a single, deeply moving, and illuminating work. Each section is accompanied by brief editorial remarks that place the historical context of each speech, sermon, and essay front and center, further enriching the reader's understanding of Dr. King's timeless wisdom on nonviolent resistance. Love is the central concern of religious traditions and a cornerstone of moral philosophy the world over. From C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves to Thich Nhat Hanh's How to Love to bell hooks' All About Love, readers and writers share a universal longing to uncover love's mysteries. Here, Dr. King adds his singular, prophetic, and urgently needed voice to that timeless conversation.

A remarkable compilation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflections on love and its transformative power—a stellar addition to Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by HarperCollins. “I have also decided to stick with love for I know that love is ultimately the only answer to mankind’s problems.”—Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King, one of the greatest civil rights leaders in history, wrote and reflected frequently about love. He understood its transformative power and the essential role love played in his mission as the catalyst for positive change. Now for the first time, in this project of the Dr. King archives published exclusively by HarperCollins, readers will get access to many of King’s writings on love—compiled in a deeply insightful, moving and transformative work of literature. Each section of the book is accompanied by brief introductory editorial remarks that reflect on the historical context of each speech, sermon, and piece of writing, and will further enrich the reader's understanding and appreciation of Dr. King's timeless wisdom. Love is explored, championed, and debated around the world. It is the central concern of many religious practices. Readers are deeply curious about its nature. C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves, Thich Nhat Hanh's How To Love, or even bell hooks' All About Love showcase that readers and writers share this universal longing and fascination to uncover love’s mysteries. This book represents the first volume in an "On" series from the MLK archives, featuring MLK on various subjects. By grouping his work by subject, readers will get a glimpse at the evolution of his ideas and understand the circumstances in which that theme emerged to lead his concerns.