Louis A Decaro: 2 books
On the Side of My People
A Religious Life of Malcolm X
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1997
The 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?
During Malcolm's life and since, the press has focused on...
"Fire From the Midst of You"
A Religious Life of John Brown
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2002
John Brown is usually remembered as a terrorist whose unbridled hatred of slavery drove him to the ill-fated raid on Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. Tried and executed for seizing the arsenal and attempting to spur a liberation movement among the slaves, Brown was the ultimate cause celebre for...