Growing Up King: An Intimate Memoir

Growing Up King: An Intimate Memoir by Dexter Scott King is a deeply personal account from the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Adding this memoir to your library would enrich it with the perspective of someone who experienced the Civil Rights Movement not just as a historical event but as a part of his family’s legacy.

The book provides insights into what it was like to grow up as a member of one of America’s most influential families and offers a unique look at the personal side of public figures. It goes into Dexter King’s personal journey, his relationship with his parents, his insights into their character, and how their legacy impacted his life and his own activism.

Growing Up King can serve as important educational tools, offering first-hand accounts that can give readers, especially younger ones, a more tangible connection to history. It can also inspire and inform current and future generations about the importance of social justice and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

King reveals the struggle of growing up under the weight of his father’s legacy during this C-Span2 Book TV presentation.