Jones, an africanamerican, had paid little attention to the civil rights movement, organized religion or king until 1960. Jones doesnt toot his own horn, but he does show us a few of the people and actions that were necessary to support martin luther king, jr so he could be a great leader and inspiration. Jones told the story of what really happened as king prepared for the speech and. Pdf, epubs, mobi, emagazines, epaper, ejournal and more. The making of the speech that transformed a nation palgrave. Jones, political advisor, lawyer and speechwriter for the reverend martin luther king jr, discusses the making of the i have a dream speech. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jones is right to say that he is old and has a story to tell before he goes. A view from behind the scenes of the most stirring moment of the last half of the 20th century, this book is a jewel.
Jones was there, on the road, collaborating with the great minds of the time, and hammering out the ideas and the speech that would shape the civil rights movement and inspire americans for years to come. I wanted to hear more and am looking forward to reading his book, behind the dream. We are proud to welcome the cowriter of that speech, clarence jones, to discuss his new book, behind the dream. In his book, behind the dream, king speechwriter clarence b. The making of the speech that transformed a nation palgravemacmillan, 2011. Behind the dream is a thrilling, behindthescenes account of the weeks. Behind the dream is a thrilling, behindthescenes account of the weeks leading up to the great event, as told by clarence jones, cowriter of the speech and close confidant to king. This awesome book ready for download, you can get this book now for free. I highly recommend reading other books by this author. Behind the dream provides a beautiful glimpse at the origins of an enduring work. I thought that clarence did a great job of conveying his experience and connecting it to the broader themes of.
What it was like to see mlk give the i have a dream. Jones illuminates the history in a way no one else could. Clarence benjamin jones born january 8, 1931 is the former personal counsel, advisor, draft speech writer and close friend of martin luther king jr. The making of the speech that transformed a nation by clarence b. The making of the speech that transformed a nation, jones provides an intimate look at martin luther jr. He is a scholar in residence at the martin luther king, jr. When those words were spoken on the steps of the lincoln memorial on august 28, 1963, the crowd stood, electrified, as martin luther king, jr. Behind the dreamthe making of the speech that transformed a nation. Jones has chronicled his work with king in his book, behind the dream, co authored with stuart connelly. Jones was there, on the road, collaborating with the great minds of the time, and hammering out the ideas and.
Jones is currently the first diversity visiting professor, university of. I believe many of us can articulate what transpired that day if not from memory, from history lessons and books. The story behind martin luther kings i have a dream. The book is wonderful, and rewarding for students of public speaking as well as of the civil rights. Jones was there, on the road, collaborating with the great minds of the time, and hammering out the ideas and the speech that would shape the civil rights movement. Jones, adjunct professor, university of san francisco, former personal advisor, lawyer, and draft speechwriter, dr. Arianna huffington the words i have a dream are as applicable today as they were all those years ago. Jones has chronicled his work with king in his book.
Kings speech at the march the march itself is contained in the behind the dreamthe speech that transformed a nation, a book coauthored with stuart connelly, published by palgrave macmillan. The making of the speech that transformed a nation clarence b. The book, written with stuart connelly, serves to recall just how grounded kings words were. How jones became a king adviser is an interesting part of the book. Go behind the scenes to the actual writing of the immortal i have a dream speech as clarence jones, cowriter of the speech and close confidante to. With the assistance of filmmaker and huffington post contributor connelly, jones, who was present at the creation of martin luther king jr. Jones has writte n two books about kings philosophy, legacy, importance and dream. The making of the speech that transformed a nation is a thrilling, behindthescenes account of the weeks leading up to the great event, as told by clarence jones, cowriter of the speech and close confidant to king. Behind the dream is a thrilling, behindthescenes account of the weeks leading up to the great. Jones is a former adviser and speechwriter to martin luther king jr. Clarence b jones recommends the best best speeches of all time. Read or download behind the dream book by clarence b. I recommend a movie be made based on the events of this book.
Clarence benjamin jones born january 8, 1931 is the former personal counsel, advisor, draft. Jones to identify himself, and hell tick off a list of titles. A guiding hand behind i have a dream by michele norris aug 27, 20. This book gives a behind the scenes account of the moment when.
Jones shares what it was like to be thereand a surprising story about that famous phrase. Behind the dream is a thrilling, behindthescenes account of the weeks leading up to the. Its a story that is as remarkable as it is inspiring. The making of the speech that transformed a nation. Assassinscreedbrotherhoodkaos trainer infinete money healthrar.
Behind the dream clarence b jones, stuart connelly bok. Clarence jones, a former adviser to the reverend martin luther king, jr. This is the first in a twopart report about clarence b. For the month of august, morning edition and the race card project are looking back at a seminal moment in civil rights history. As i reached its last paragraph, i found myself wishing it was longer, not because the book was in any way insufficient, but because i wanted a longer engagement with its controlling intelligencemartin luther kings personal attorney and advisor, clarence b. In fact, writes jones, he did not even see a final copy before he heard it, but he was pleased that king kept his suggestion for the initial image of the promissory note. Jones served as speechwriter and counsel to martin luther king, jr.