Publisher's Synopsis
Malcolm X - Black Muslim Leader is a biography of Malcolm X, the Black Muslim minister and leader of the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X's experience with the Nation of Islam started in 1946 when he was in Jail for burglarizing a jewelry store. While in prison, Malcolm maintained regular contact with Elijah Muhammad, the group's leader. After his release in 1952 he quickly gained fame in the Nation of Islam and is credited with increasing its membership sixty-fold. Malcolm X - Black Muslim Leader is highly recommended for those interested in the life of Malcolm X and his contributions to the Nation of Islam.