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The Seminarian
Reviewed on January 20, 2019 by NBC News
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 Seminarian
Reviewed on June 1, 2018 by Midwest Book Review
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."
The Seminarian
Reviewed on April 19, 2018 by Wall Street Journal
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!
The Seminarian
Reviewed on April 13, 2018 by Washington Post
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!
The Seminarian
Reviewed on April 11, 2018 by Booklist
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
Reviewed on April 4, 2018 by Boston Globe
Patrick Parr, author of The Seminarian, has written an op-ed on MLK's complicated legacy. Read it here on the Boston Globe!
The Seminarian
Reviewed on April 2, 2018 by TIME online
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."
The Seminarian
Reviewed on March 18, 2018 by USA Today
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 Seminarian
Reviewed on February 27, 2018 by The Atlantic
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.
The Seminarian
Reviewed on February 12, 2018 by Publishers Weekly
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.
The Seminarian
Reviewed on February 12, 2018 by Publishers Weekly
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.