David J. Garrow

David J. Garrow is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian and author, known for his biographical work on Martin Luther King Jr. His most notable work, 'Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference', won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1987. Garrow's research has focused on civil rights and the United States Supreme Court, and he has written extensively on topics related to American political history and the civil rights movement.

Books

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  1. 1. Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

    "Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference" is a comprehensive biography of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on his leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement. The book provides an in-depth analysis of King's philosophy, political strategies, and his relationship with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. It also explores King's personal struggles, his moral courage, and his unwavering commitment to nonviolent protest in the face of extreme opposition. The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with King's closest associates, government investigations, and surveillance records.