This collection includes the text of Dr. King's best-known oration, "I Have a Dream, " his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize, and "Beyond Vietnam, " a compelling argument for ending the ongoing conflict. Each speech has an insightful introduction on the current relevance of Dr. King's words by such renowned defenders of civil rights as Rosa Parks, the Dalai Lama, and Ambassador Andrew Young, among others.

A collection of more than 30 original essays by some of the most celebrated spiritual writers of our time, from Jack Canfield and Bernie Siegel to John Gray and Robert Fulghum, Handbook for the Soul offers an unprecedented treasury of personal insights and timeless wisdom.