The Best-Selling Social Activism Audiobooks of All Time

Discover the social activism best sellers recommended by leaders and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Vincent Harding, Coretta Scott King - Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? (King Legacy)

By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and architect of the nonviolent civil rights movement and 2 more 

4.80
| 2010 | 256 Pages
Recommended for: 
Civil rights activists, historians, social justice advocates. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Understand Dr. King's vision for America's future
  • Learn about nonviolent ways to achieve racial reconciliation
  • Realize the importance of eradicating poverty
  • Appreciate the power of boycotts and nonviolent resistance
  • Reflect on the need for a revolutionary re-ordering of American values and priorities
Reviews:
Timeless
Easy to Read
Enlightening
Informative
Imaginative
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Karen Hunter, Shep Hyken and Be A King
Karen HunterSXMUrbanView powerful book
Be A KingRead my father’s book, ‘Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?’
It includes a chapter titled ‘Racism and the White Backlash.’
“There is no vaccine for racism. We must do the work.” KamalaHarris
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Book Cover of Assata Shakur - Assata: An Autobiography

By Assata Shakur – Black Panther and political activist 

4.78
| 274 Pages
Recommended for: 
Readers interested in social justice. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the struggles of Black activists in America during the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Discover the personal experiences that shaped Assata Shakur's life and activism.
  • Understand the impact of systemic racism on individuals and communities.
  • Explore the complexities of revolutionary movements and their challenges.
  • Gain insight into the life of a prominent figure in Black history and her journey.
Reviews:
Insightful
Powerful Story
Educational
Engaging
Well-Written
Repetitive
Lacks Detail
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Added to Reading List by Tristan Tyczyński, Mia Wallace, Barbara Brewer Campbell and 1 other
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Social Activism Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Social Activism faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Social Activism, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Social Activism learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Social Activism book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Jon Meacham, John Lewis - His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope

By Jon Meacham – Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and historian and 1 more 

4.90
| 2020 | 368 Pages
Recommended for: 
History enthusiasts and social activists. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about John Lewis's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on America.
  • Discover the philosophy of nonviolence and its application in social justice efforts.
  • Understand the historical context of segregation and its effects on American society.
  • Explore the personal sacrifices made by civil rights leaders in their fight for justice.
  • Gain insight into the importance of hope and faith in overcoming adversity.
  • The tragedy of man,” the twentieth-century Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr observed, “is that he can conceive self-perfection but cannot achieve it.
  • One test of a saint, closely tied to the test of a martyr, is the willingness to suffer and die for others.
  • Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.
Reviews:
Powerful Narrative
Engaging Writing
Inspiring Story
Historical Insight
Emotional Depth
Repetitive Details
Slow Pacing
  • #74 Best Seller in Social Activist Biographies on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Editors' pick Best History
  • One of the Washington Post and Cosmopolitan’s Best Books of the Year
Recommended by The Washington Post, Chapter 16, Kirkus Reviews and 1 other
The Washington PostA valuable discussion of an extraordinary man who deserves our everlasting admiration and gratitude
Chapter 16His Truth Is Marching On combines careful reporting, historic photographs, and detailed notes and appendices. But the book ultimately shines brightest as a story of how one man made a difference by believing in justice and offering hope for a nation in difficult times
Kirkus ReviewsAn elegant, moving portrait of a giant of post-1950 American history
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