Description
Product ID: | 9780465093229 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Title: | Blood Brothers |
Subtitle: | The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X |
Authors: | Author: Johnny Smith, Randy Roberts |
Page Count: | 400 |
Subjects: | Biography: general, Biography: general, Ethnic studies, Civics and citizenship, Black & Asian studies, Civil rights & citizenship |
Description: | Select Guide Rating The basis of the Netflix documentary BLOOD BROTHERS, the first book to bring to life the fateful friendship between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali In 1962, boxing writers and fans considered Cassius Clay an obnoxious self-promoter, and few believed that he would become the heavyweight champion of the world. But Malcolm X, the most famous minister in the Nation of Islam, saw the potential in Clay, not just for boxing greatness, but as a means of spreading the Nation''s message. The two became fast friends, keeping their interactions secret from the press for fear of jeopardizing Clay''s career. Clay began living a double life-a patriotic "good negro" in public, and a radical reformer behind the scenes. Soon, however, their friendship would sour, with disastrous and far-reaching consequences. |
Imprint Name: | Basic Books |
Publisher Name: | Basic Books |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2016-11-01 |