The Man Who Stood For Something. If you are African-American , or were active during the Civil Rights Movement era, or you just havean insatiable desire for knowledge about the enigmatic, and charismatic historical figure known as Malcolm X , then you are in for a nostalgic treat. Here's why. This book is a powerful, informative and comprehensive biographical account of the life of a firebrand, fearless man, and anti-integrationist black civil rights movement leader, who fought to ensure equal rights for African Americans from womb to tomb . A searchingjourney paused only by the bullets of an assassin. It depicts in detail, the circumstances of his childhood and its misfortunes, the brutal poverty and criminal activities that moulded him into the man he became, his evolving views on racial issues, and the events that lead to the tragedy of his assassination. Well researched, aptly detailed and easy to follow, it also includes contextual insights on: Malcolm as the family man. His rise into the spotlight, and the growth of the Nation of Islam. Life after the Nation of Islam. So, if you want to learn about what it takes to irrevocably shift the universe, through nothing but sheer force of determination and will, then order a copy of this book today!