Similar Topic: Granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Will Release A Picture Book
This autographed book is being sold by Moments In Time, with a price tag of $35,000. The importance of this copy is that MLK was signing books at Blumstein's Department Store in Harlem when he was attacked by Izola Ware Curry with a steel letter opener. The wound was close to his aorta, and MLK's life hung in the balance as he rushed to the hospital.
Thanks to Gwen's help, MLK was able to fully recover. His note to her conveys his appreciation. Here is what he wrote in the book:
"With best wishes and genuine appreciation for the attention you gave me as one of my nurses while I recuperated at Harlem Hospital."
Source: TMZ