Coretta's Journey

The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King 

Who was Coretta Scott King? Her black-veiled image at the funeral of  her husband Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was moving and iconic. This book  introduces readers to the woman behind the veil—a girl full of spunk and  pluck, bravery and grit.

“Corrie, you are a brave soldier. I don’t know what I would do without you.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Much more than just a wife, Coretta Scott King was Martin’s partner in the  fight for justice. It wasn’t always easy. From an early age, she stood  strong against white violence toward her family in the South, and  against discrimination as a music student in the North. Coretta found her voice as a classical singer, but she struggled mightily to speak out  as an activist in the face of men who thought she should be seen and not heard. But she never wavered. When Martin died, it was Coretta who  carried on the struggle, and preserved his legacy so that his voice  would be heard by future generations. 

This important story, told in poetry and prose, is a riveting introduction to an important and instrumental figure in the history of activism and civil rights.