Soul on Fire

Martin Luther King Jr. and the Psychology of Nonviolence

Offers groundbreaking insights into Martin Luther King Jr.'s mental health, drawing on newly uncovered oral history interviews to explore his experiences with clinical depression and manic personality traits
Presents one of the first in-depth psychological analyses of nonviolence, shedding light on the emotional and cognitive dimensions that underpinned King's philosophy of nonviolence
Provides expert clinical interpretations of Martin Luther King's psyche throughout his life and career