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On The Side Of My People: A Religious Life Of Malcolm X
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The First Booklength Evaluation Of Malcolm X'S Religious Lifethe Mythic Figure Of Malcolm X Conjures Up A Variety Of Imagesblack 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?During Malcolm'S Life And Since, The Press Has Focused On The Nation Of Islam'S Rejection Of Integration, Offering An Extremely Limited Picture Of Its Ideology And Religious Philosophy. Mainstream Media Have Ignored The Religious Foundation At The Heart Of The Nation And Failed To Show It In Light Of Other Separatist Religious Movements. With The Spirituality Of Cultic Black Islam Unexplored And The Most Controversial Elements Of The Nation Exploited, Its Most Famous Member, Malcolm X, Became One Of The Most Misunderstood Leaders In History.In On The Side Of My People, Louis A. Decaro, Jr. Offers The First Book Length Religious Treatment Of Malcolm X. Malcolm X Was Certainly A Political Man. Yet He Was Also A Man Of Allah, Struggling With His Salvationas Concerned With Redemption As With Revolution.Drawing On A Wide Variety Of Sources, Including Extensive Interviews With Malcolm'S Oldest Brother, Fbi Surveillance Documents, The Black Press, And Taperecorded Speeches And Interviews, Decaro Examines The Charismatic Leader From The Standpoint Of His Two Conversion Experiencesto The Nation While He Was In Jail And To Traditional Islam Climaxing In His Pilgrimage To Mecca. Examining Malcolm Beyond His Wellknown Years As Spokesman For The Nation, On The Side My People Explores Malcolm'S Early Religious Training And The Influence Of His Garveyite Parents, His Relationship With Elijah Muhammad, His Often Overlooked Journey To Africa In 1959, And His Life As A Traditional Muslim After The 1964 Pilgrimage. In His Critical Analysis Of The Autobiography Of Malcolm X, Decaro Provides Insight Into The Motivation Behind Malcolm'S Own Story, Offering A Key To Understanding How And Why Malcolm Portrayed His Life In His Own Autobiography As Told To Alex Haley. Inspiring And Necessary, On The Side My People Presents Readers With A Malcolm X Few Were Privileged To Know. By Filling In The Gaps Of Malcolm'S Life, Decaro Paints A More Complete Portrait Of One Of The Most Powerful And Relevant Civil Rights Figures In American History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'On the Side of My People'? A: The book provides a comprehensive evaluation of Malcolm X's religious life, exploring the influence of his faith in Allah and the Nation of Islam on his identity and activism.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Louis A. DeCaro, Jr., who offers a critical analysis of Malcolm X's life and religious experiences.
- Q: What type of book is 'On the Side of My People'? A: It is a paperback book that examines Malcolm X's religious journey and his role as a spiritual leader, in addition to his political activism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 382 pages, providing an in-depth look into Malcolm X's life and beliefs.
- Q: When was 'On the Side of My People' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1997.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in civil rights history? A: Yes, it is particularly relevant for those interested in civil rights history, as it offers insights into one of the most significant figures in the movement.
- Q: Does the book include interviews or primary sources? A: Yes, the author draws on extensive interviews, FBI documents, and recordings to provide a well-rounded perspective of Malcolm X's life.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include the relationship between Malcolm X's faith and his activism, his journey of conversion, and the spiritual dimensions of his life.
- Q: Can this book help me understand Malcolm X's later years? A: Yes, it explores his transformation after the 1964 pilgrimage to Mecca and his experiences as a traditional Muslim.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other biographies of Malcolm X? A: Unlike many biographies that focus primarily on his political life, this book emphasizes his religious beliefs and their impact on his identity and actions.