This definitive biography offers a sweeping, intimate portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., drawing on newly released FBI files and hundreds of interviews. Jonathan Eig presents King not as a sanitized icon but as a complex, courageous, and fallible human being. From his rise in the civil rights movement to his assassination, King explores the moral convictions and personal struggles that shaped his leadership. The book reveals new dimensions of his activism, including his economic and anti-war stances. King is a monumental work of scholarship that restores the radical legacy of one of America’s most transformative figures.
About Jonathan Eig
Jonathan Eig is a biographer and journalist whose meticulously researched works bring historical figures to life. His acclaimed books include Luckiest Man (about Lou Gehrig), Ali (a biography of Muhammad Ali), and King: The Life of Martin Luther King, which draws on newly released FBI files to offer a fresh, intimate portrait of the civil rights leader. Eig’s work is known for its narrative drive, attention to detail, and emotional depth. He excels at blending scholarly research with compelling storytelling, making complex lives accessible and human. His writing illuminates both the public and private sides of iconic American figures.
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