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In this sweeping, deeply human historical novel, the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds not as a legend carved in marble, but as a man-brilliant, burdened, flawed, courageous-who walked through fire for a vision few believed possible. From his childhood in Atlanta under the steady hand of Daddy King, to the boiling streets of Montgomery, to Birmingham's crucible, to the March on Washington, to the balcony of the Lorraine Motel-this novel traces the triumphs and scars of a leader whose dream demanded everything. Through intimate scenes with Coretta, tense strategy rooms, jail cells lit by a single bulb, and crowds roaring with hope or hatred, the story follows MLK's journey from hesitant preacher to global moral force. His death is not the ending-it's the ignition of a legacy carried forward by his widow, his children, young activists, and countless ordinary citizens who believed that justice must walk on. A Legacy of the Dream is a powerful portrait of sacrifice, courage, and the unstoppable force of conviction. It captures the man, not the myth-and the movement that did not die when a bullet tried to silence it.

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Elizabeth Carter is an educator and writer with a lifelong passion for helping children thrive through meaningful learning. With a Master's degree in Education and over 15 years of experience in both classroom teaching and homeschool consulting, she specializes in curriculum design, child development, and parent training. Elizabeth has guided hundreds of families in adopting holistic approaches to education, drawing heavily from Charlotte Mason's philosophy of atmosphere, discipline, and life. Known for her warm and practical teaching style, she blends academic insight with hands-on strategies that parents can implement immediately in the home. When she isn't writing or mentoring, Elizabeth enjoys hiking, reading poetry aloud with her children, and sketching in her nature journal. She lives in Virginia with her husband, three children, and a very opinionated golden retriever.

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