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The Life of Coretta Scott King
Written by Lillian Forman
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Coretta Scott King was the wife, friend, and tireless supporter of Martin Luther King Jr., America's most famous civil rights leader. However, her life went well beyond that which she shared with her husband. This amazing woman was a gifted singer, passionate political activist, and respected diplomat and stateswoman.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The reading was good. The book itself had more content about Martin than Coretta, which is countered my reason for listening to it.