{"product_id":"on-the-side-of-my-people-9780814718919","title":"On the Side of My People","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mythic figure of Malcolm X conjures up a variety of images - black nationalist, extremist, civil rights leader, hero. But how often is Malcolm X understood as a religious leader, a man profoundly affected by his relationship with Allah? This title offers the book length religious treatment of Malcolm X.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only book exclusively devoted to Malcolm's religious life. . . . DeCaro's discussion of Malcolm's activities as a Black Muslim is interesting and thorough. . . . Adds important chapters on Malcolm as religious apologist, as Black Muslim apostate, as convert to orthodox Islam, and as religious revolutionist. * Journal of American History *\u003cbr\u003eEffectively conveys Malcolm's evolving spirituality and why it was arguably as central to his life as his far better known activist concerns. * Historical Review *\u003cbr\u003eA groundbreaking study. . . . This is the best, most thorough account we have of Malcolm X as a religious leader. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eWill surely find its way onto every short list of indispensable sources for understanding the life and work of Malcolm X. . . . It will deepen both the popular and scholarly understanding of Malcolm X and his contribution to the unfinished work of human liberation. * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eThe first significant account of Malcolm X's religious life. This readable book . . . should appeal to those who enjoyed Malcolm's autobiography. Highly recommended. * Choice *","brand":"New York University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405856121175,"sku":"9780814718919","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814718919.jpg?v=1730493741","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/on-the-side-of-my-people-9780814718919","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}