Gibson provides a clear-eyed view of Farrakhan and his history with the Nation of Islam. The book offers a much needed insight into the history, internal workings, and beliefs of the NOI. Neither supportive nor condemnatory, Gibson offers an important and balanced study of a complicated, controversial figure whose roles and influence, both negative and positive, deserve to be better understood. * Emma Long, Associate Professor in American History and Politics, University of East Anglia, UK * This important book helps unpack the work of Louis Farrakhan and Nation of Islam to give us a deeper understanding of this man, movement and organization. Farrakhan and (by extension) the Nation of Islam have been very controversial due to his anti-Semitism. This books dives deeper to help us understand Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam and his controversial beliefs. * Shariq Siddiqui, Director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, USA * Short and easily digestible ... Gibsons book is an important contribution to our understanding of [ Louis Farrakhan], and deserves a place on every scholars shelf. -- Dr Michael T Miller * British Association for the Study of Religion *
