Every January, the United States of America honors one of the greatest leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The day is celebrated to give tribute to all the work this activist, moral, spiritual pioneer, and political hero of the civil rights movement has accomplished. 

From his leading-from-the-front on the Montgomery Bus Boycott, to the famous Letter from Birmingham Jail and the “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther’s each and every word and action became an inspiration for all those struggling for the progress of their societies and their rights to date.

Great men like Dr. King, who lived their entire life influencing masses, have lessons for all of us. Looking back in history, it becomes evident that oftentimes all leaders and influencers shared some common traits, strengths, and tactics to achieve the highest goals, not many others of their eras could do.

In remembrance of one of the greatest civil-rights activists, Martin Luther King Jr., Austin Macauley Publishers USA has also decided to pay tribute and revive the great American Dream. Let’s look into some great books written by our very talented authors incorporating passion, desire and willingness to strive for the betterment.

Here are a few of the books recommended to our readers:

1. Stolen Inheritance by Desmond Clarke

This History book is all about two of the largest and most populated regions on the planet, namely Africa and Eurasia. People here have lived, traded, fought, and married for centuries since the beginning of mankind. The book takes the reader from Ancient Khemet (Egypt), through western and northern Eurasia, ending into the lands of America via the Atlantic Ocean. Have a look at this great read here.

2. The Unforgettable Bantu Princess by Blessing Uhuangho

The Unforgotten Bantu[1]  Princess is a historical fiction in which the story revolves around slavery in the life of Princess Bintu[2]  and her two maidens. They were captured by three Portuguese spice-traders from Asoso, Babdua Island, in Africa, in the eighteenth century. The princess along with her maidens was freed by a British Royal Naval and his American friend, somewhere in Cameroon. The British Royal Naval made a deal with the Americans to take Bintu and maidens to Mississippi, but the princess was never ready. Get this great story of betrayal, courage, and redemption by clicking here.

3. Encyclopedia by Avner Shakarov and Lyubov Senatorova

The third book recommended by Austin Macauley for our readers is, Encyclopedia. One of the authors, Anver Shakarov, has been a student of African art for many years in West and Central African states. The book is a thought-provoking and a scholarly piece of writing on African art, which has gained a special place in the art world. European travelers have collected it in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and the influence it had on greats like Picasso, Matisse, Braque, and other great western artists. The book also contains a number of African tribal and villages’ photos, drawings, and maps for the geographical orientation of the reader. Grab a copy here and enjoy reading.

4. Driven by Hope by Ansu Kamara

This autobiography by the African author Ansu Kamara, who had a turbulent childhood in the African country, Sierra Leone, is all about his days in his hometown and then his coming-of-age in New York City. He was born in a Muslim family and faced deadly diseases to the political turmoil of military coups. He went to America on a student visa and faced a violent case of mistaken identity. He knew the destiny was there for him in America. At last, he succeeded happily in the Land of Dreams, fighting with all that opposed him. His story inspires and gives courage to readers to make all that is impossible, possible.

5. Wired by the F.B.I by Glenn Painter

This is based-on-a-true-story thriller about Christian Romano who lives as a con-artist, drug-dealer, burglar and a ladies’ man. Christian gets arrested and is in jail when he gets involved in an affair with a nympho female jail guard. Soon, this romance ends and he reports to the Internal Affairs. She is already suspicious of supplying drugs[3] . In the meantime, the FBI wants to recruit Christian for gathering information about an ex-cop, arrested for murder. This includes risk and a reward. Christian must wear and testify. Will Christian risk his life for a chance at freedom? Get this great book now.

6. The Last Queen of Scotland by Ray Barron-Woolford

This great book from the History genre is all about one of the most important, yet not-so-talked-about civil-rights activists of the United Kingdom from the past century and is a must-read on this Martin Luther King’s Day. All avid history readers must have a look into this amazing read by Ray Barron-Woolford. Check it out here.

To get involved in the conversation, please visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram profiles or visit our website for more books.

​