I Shared the Dream

The Pride, Passion, and Politics of the First Black Woman Senator from Kentucky

by Georgia Davis Powers

In this landmark autobiography by one of the very first women treated as a peer by the leaders of the Civil Rights movement, former Kentucky State Senator Georgia Davis breaks her long silence to reveal her fascinating life story, including the truth regarding her often hinted-about relationship with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Intriguing...Powers' career and family life were remarkable."
— Washington Post

"A compelling story...Inspiring to read."
— Kirkus Reviews

A New Horizon Press Release
African-American Literature/Autobiography
6 x 9, 321 pages
LC# 94-66756, world rights
ISBN: 0-88282-127-X (hc), $25.95
ISBN 13: 978-0-88282-354-6 (pb), $21.95