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Parting the Waters

America in the King years 1954-63

Book • 1988

Parting the Waters chronicles the struggle for racial equality in America from the twilight of the Eisenhower years through King’s fiery political baptism, the ascension of John F. Kennedy, and the dawning of the New South.

The book covers significant events such as the Montgomery bus boycott, the Freedom Rides, the Birmingham campaign, and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

It provides a vivid, panoramic portrait of America during this transformative period, highlighting the roles of key figures including Martin Luther King Jr., the Kennedy brothers, and J. Edgar Hoover.

Mentioned by

Jordan Schneider

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for its historical context and insights.

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Mentioned by

Robert Greene

as a comprehensive biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of a multi-volume biographical series.

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Ryan Holiday

as a book he read over the last two years while considering his next book topic on justice.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an example of a writer who employed a slow, laborious research process.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a recommended read for understanding historical figures and their struggles.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a source of hope, highlighting the challenges of the civil rights movement.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of his favorite epic biography authors.

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Saagar Enjeti

as a great series of books to understand the civil rights era.

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Mentioned by

Tim Harford

as a key source for the episode, specifically for its biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a series on the civil rights movement.

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Mentioned by

Tim Harford

to contrast his public speaking approach with Gerald Ratner's.

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Saagar Enjeti

as a three-part series about the Civil Rights Era.

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Mentioned by

Mark Jenkins

as a book he is currently reading about Martin Luther King Jr.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a must-read for anyone trying to understand social change or American history.

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Recommended by

Jordan Schneider

for its detailed account of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on American politics.

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