Men that call others to arise and be accounted for something more than self are rare. These men dispense hope and call on their fellows to pursue a nobler purpose. They serve as an inspiration and encourage others to dream of more.

This was the way Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his life. His life and work look much different than those that chased the spotlight and loved fame. It was not enough that the laws of the land be changed; He pressed for individuals to have their hearts turned to do right. He encouraged others to live their lives in pursuit of excellence.

What changed King from being an average preacher to an international figure calling for change? It started when Martin Luther King met Coretta Scott. Coretta and Martin Luther both loved opera. That was what brought them together for their first date. The following spring, King proposed to Scott and she accepted while agreeing to support his calling as a preacher. After the incident where Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 for not giving up her bus seat to a white man, King was called and with Coretta’s permission, accepted the position of leading the boycott against the bus system that propelled him to a more prominent stage in life. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. went on to inspire change amongst his followers by taking action to gain certain civil rights such as the right to vote, the right to gather to talk and the right to march.

With Dr. King as her inspiration, a Tennessee grandmother has written a tribute entitled, Listen To My Dream.

This volume is Debi Pearl’s first children’s book. Dr. King’s call is passed on to the next generation in this colorfully illustrated book. The images are the work of Debi’s husband, Michael Pearl. The book was made possible with the cooperation of the Heirs of the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. and is available now. Go to the book’s website now to reserve a copy of Listen To My Dream by Debi Pearl.