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Author Carl E. Moyler pens a compelling comparison between two Nobel Prize winners - Albert Camus and Martin Luther King, Jr. The comparison addresses major concerns about tyranny, injustice, racism, poverty, exploitation and war. Moyler uncovers and reveals in his book that neither man was willing to stand in the face of these devastating issues and do nothing. Moyler finds common ground for the two men in presenting these issues in spite of their differences in terms of racial and cultural backgrounds - one a humane agnostic and the other a seminary trained, in God we trust, preacher.

One way to enhance a person's standards of living is through reading books with an excellent substance. How can it be possible? Well, as they say, opening a book means opening a new world. It's amazing how one book that contains words can give so much wisdom and knowledge to a person. It exposes readers to the world's realities, bettering their perspective of the world by helping them understand it. Truly, self-improvement starts with reading.

These are issues that we may be experiencing in today's era. With their work, they find many people looking up to them and fight the same fight with them through peaceful protests. Protests can happen anytime, anywhere. There is a trigger that causes so many people to do it. Below are the main reasons why there are social movements.

"The pen is mightier than the sword." is an old and classic adage by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton. As interpreted by some, words and writings are a more effective tool than direct violence. Plenty of notable figures in history use their words and writings to make a change. Carl E. Moyler's On Freedom and Revolt mentions two influential figures, namely Martin Luther King, Jr. and Albert Camus, who are noted for their non-violent revolt. They are known for their books and wisdom that sparked inspiration, hope, and dreams in many people. They have touched the lives of people, whether they are the affected sector or not.