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The hosts recalled Tavis Smiley’s appearance where the book revealed the difficult final years of Dr. King, emphasizing his growing unpopularity due to criticism from both the radical left and his stance on the Vietnam War. They noted that it uncovered a lesser‑known side of the civil‑rights leader, showing how he navigated a “valley of the shadow of death.” The discussion conveyed surprise and admiration for the depth of insight the title provided.
Episode: Morning Joe 4/4/23
It was mentioned as a book that provided insights into the challenges and difficulties Dr. King faced in his final years, revealing a side of him that is not as widely known.
I remember having Tavis Smiley on the show for a book, Death of a King. And I remember it was the first time actually that I learned just how difficult those final years were for this hero and that he walked through the valley of the shadow of death.
Episode: Morning Joe 1/16/23
It was mentioned as a book that revealed how unpopular Martin Luther King Jr. was in his later years, due to criticism from the radical left and those in the civil rights movement who advocated for violence.
I remember years quite a few years ago Tavis Smiley came on with his book Death of a King and I must say I was shocked.
Episode: Morning Joe 1/16/23
It was mentioned in a discussion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s unpopularity in his final years due to his stance on the Vietnam War and criticism from both the left and right.
I remember years quite a few years ago Tavis Smiley came on with his book Death of a King and I must say I was shocked.