Malcolm Little's father was murdered, his mother was taken away and his dreams of being a lawyer had him laughed out of school. With no purpose Malcolm is drawn to the nightclubs of Boston and New Work as he escapes into a life of jazz, girls and drugs. This draws him into further dangerous territory as his small-time hustling gets him into dire situations...
Based on the actual events of Malcolm X's life, this brand new novel sheds a whole new light on the early formative years of a man who would go on to become a worldwide human rights icon. Written emotionally by the third daughter of Malcolm X and a great writer in her own right, Ilyasah Shabazz, this book is a must for all Malcolm X fans of any age.