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Book Description:

The story of Malcolm X, leader of the Nation of Islam and civil rights activist in the 1960s. From
childhood as the son of a minister through his affiliation with the Nation of Islam and calls for separatism through a period of profound change following his trip to Mecca, this book provides an
important piece of American history. Based on material dictated by Malcolm X, the book itself was written by Haley; although some critics initially questioned its authenticity, it is generally accepted as a valid expression of Malcolm's views. (© 2001 / The Gale Group)