The Messenger: The Rise and Fall of Elijah Muhammad

The definitive biography of Elijah Muhammad, a sharecropper's son with a fourth-grade education who became one of the most controversial Americans of the 20th century.

This book provides an unprecedented account of the life of the man whose philosophy continues to shape race relations in America.

With the cooperation of his children and former apostles, as well as access to previously unreleased FBI files, Karl Evanzz gives a detailed and revealing portrait of Muhammad's life, including his rise to power, his controversial beliefs, and his personal flaws.

A must-read for anyone interested in the history of race relations in America and the impact of the Nation of Islam on contemporary society.