RaveThe Washington PostWhitaker makes good use of archival collections
... The author produces a gripping tale .. [Told] with sensitivity and precision ... Though beautifully written and engaging, the book largely sidesteps an obvious question: Why did different groups of Americans, at specific points in time in the years following Malcolm’s death, come to idolize or emulate him? ... Whitaker’s book is a fascinating exploration of the many ways that three generations of Americans have embraced the image, if not always the substance, of Malcolm X. Readers will have to consult other sources to fully understand why they did so.
