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As Good as Anybody

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality.Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a stop to it. He became a minister like his daddy, and he preached and marched for his cause.Abraham grew up in a loving family many years earlier, in a Europe that did not welcome Jews. He found a new home in America, where he became a respected rabbi like his father, carrying a message of peace and acceptance.Here is the story of two icons for social justice, how they formed a remarkable friendship and turned their personal experiences of discrimination into a message of love and equality for all.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Henry P. ★★★★★

The way it weaves together King and Heschel’s parallel paths is genuinely moving, and the storytelling feels personal even for a picture book. My kid asked to read it two nights in a row, and the final pages sparked a real conversation about standing up for others.

Evelyn M. ★★★★★

My kids kept asking why Black History Month only covers one name, so this book was the perfect bridge—it pairs King’s story with Heschel’s in a way that finally made the connection click for them. The writing is warm and personal, not like a dry textbook, and the back-and-forth between their two chi

Sofia K. ★★★★★

The way this book weaves together King’s and Heschel’s separate paths until they meet is so moving, and my kids actually sat still for the whole thing. The focus on their childhoods and families makes it feel personal, not like a dusty history lesson.

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