The Seminarian was mentioned in an article titled “Meaningful ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Day for kids and adults” on NBC News. Check out the article here!
The Midwest Book Review reviewed The Seminarian, stating, "The Seminarian: Martin Luther King Jr. Comes of Age is unreservedly recommended for both community and academic library 20th Century American Biography collections in general, and Martin Luther King Jr. supplemental studies reading lists in particular."
In a recent review, the Wall Street Journal says, “More than anything else, it’s Mr. Parr’s willingness to dig that impresses and makes The Seminarian an original, much-needed and even stirring book about King’s formative years at Crozer.” Read the full review here!
In a recent review of The Seminarian, the Washington Post said, “King’s three years at the Crozer Theological Seminary, south of Philadelphia, marked an important turning point in his life and are well worth the exclusive focus they get in this compact, readable and well-researched book.” Read the full review here!
Booklist praises The Seminarian in a new review, saying “[Author Patrick] Parr accounts more fully for Martin Luther King Jr.’s seminary education than has any complete biography of the civil rights icon.”
The Seminarian was included in a roundup of TIME magazine's website of "6 Books to Read in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Death."
USA Today has included The Seminarian in a round up of new books that "shed light" on MLK on the anniversary of his death. The full list can be viewed here.
The Atlantic celebrates MLK day with a special themed edition—and includes an excerpt from Patrick Parr's new book, The Seminarian. Read the full article here.
Publishers Weekly says The Seminarian presents "a fresh portrait of King," by diving into an influential period "often overlooked" by other biographies. The full review is available here.
Publishers Weekly says The Seminarian presents "a fresh portrait of King," by diving into an influential period "often overlooked" by other biographies. The full review is available here.