Description: Revolution or Death by Justin Gifford "The first trade biography of one of the most notorious black revolutionaries in history, exploring the audacious dreams and spiritual transformations of the eccentric radical and placing him squarely within the context of his changing times"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "An illuminating study of a complex, memorable historical figure." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review A remarkable biography that examines the notorious Black revolutionary meticulously within the context of his changing times Charismatic, brilliant, and courageous, Eldridge Cleaver built a base of power and influence that struck fear deep in the heart of White America. It was therefore shocking to many left-wing radicals when Cleaver turned his back on Black revolution, the Nation of Islam, and communism in 1975. How can we make sense of Cleavers precipitous decline from a position as one of Americas most vibrant Black writers and activists? And how do his contradictory identities as criminal, party leader, international diplomat, Christian conservative, and Republican politician reveal that he was more than just a traitor to the advancement of civil rights? Author Justin Gifford obtained exclusive access to declassified files from the French police, the American embassy, and the FBI, as well as Kathleen Cleavers archive, to answer these questions about a man far more compelling and complex than anyone has given him credit for. In a country defined by its extreme political positions on the right and left, Cleaver embodied both ideologies in pursuit of his conflicting ideals. Author Biography Justin Gifford is an associate professor of English literature at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the author of Street Poison: The Biography of Iceberg Slim and Pimping Fictions: African American Crime Literature and the Untold Story of Black Pulp Publishing. Review "Eldridge Cleaver was respected and feared by his enemies as well as his allies. Justin Gifford unpacks the mythology and the mayhem to reveal Leroy Eldridge Cleaver the man. Love him or loathe him, you wont be able to put this book down." —Ricky Vincent, author of Party Music "A spectacularly well-researched and gripping account of a highly charismatic and deeply flawed figure, the historical moments when he was center stage, and his precipitous fall." —Jeffery Haas, author of The Assassination of Fred Hampton "Justin Gifford expertly contextualizes the most explosive and transformative decades in American history as he illuminates how the various facets of Eldridge Cleaver." —Karin L. Stanford, coauthor with Wayne Pharr of Nine Lives of a Black Panther "An illuminating study of a complex, memorable historical figure." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A sad story but a deeply American one, and Gifford tells it powerfully." —The San Francisco Chronicle Review Quote "Justin Gifford expertly contextualizes the most explosive and transformative decades in American history as he illuminates how the various facets of Eldridge Cleavers life and leanings were shaped by the systemic injustice he sought to conquer." --Karin L. Stanford, coauthor with Wayne Pharr of Nine Lives of a Black Panther: A Story of Survival Details ISBN1613739117 Author Justin Gifford Short Title Revolution or Death Pages 368 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1613739117 ISBN-13 9781613739112 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-10-20 Subtitle The Life of Eldridge Cleaver DEWEY 323.092 Audience General Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2020-10-20 Publisher Chicago Review Press Imprint Chicago Review Press Place of Publication Chicago We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136595113;
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