Frady, Marshall. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Life. New York: Penguin, 2006. Marshall Frady wrote his book to recreate the life and turbulent times of this inspiring leader. In his book, Frady creates a portal that takes us on a journey into King's mind and heart as the civil rights movement progresses and looks beyond the facts. The author wanted readers to understand the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s significant rise during his 13-year career. King, with the help of the ideals of Gandhi, Thoreau, and especially the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, taught Americans that the true identity of our nations is not defined by color and hatred but by love and diversity . Frady wanted to describe how Martin Luther King Jr. was not only involved in changing American oppression, but also helped global civil rights movements gain international attention. Frady also highlights the danger that lies beneath the surface of ministry, and especially ministry with power. As a child, King was raised by his father's fierce protection, and as a result, he became a shy individual. It took him until university to finally free himself from his father's intimidation. King Sr.'s strong influence on his son is clearly demonstrated when King Jr. writes about the great influence his father had on him as a social justice activist. King Jr. attended Atlanta University Laboratory School and Booker T. Washington High School, graduating at the age of fifteen. He earned a degree in sociology from Morehouse College in 1948, then moved to Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester where he graduated as valedictorian. At that time, King “liked to party and enjoy life.” It was only during his seminary studies that he came to the middle of a paper...despite his double life, I see King as a martyr because he died for a cause that he believed and which he described in his Speech “I have a dream”. No human is perfect and King is no exception. King coped with his stress with several women and drank just as to deal with stress by lifting weights and exercising or having fun. King's life leaves us with a disturbing ending. I still wonder if the “high life” that flashes on our television screens has any real lasting value? The author leaves behind a flashing light of the danger that lies beneath the surface of ministry, and especially the ministry of power. Frady also leaves behind a lesson for ministers and leaders for the future. This is because if you don't learn to cope with life's minor temptations, you will likely be unable to cope with them when you attempt to grasp the demands of being an Ionic Figure. .