Post by latrell on Jan 29, 2016 0:42:12 GMT
The life of Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, Malcolm X's best friend before his conversion to Islam, is the subject of this memoir. Through this book, Jarvis (who died in September 1998) and Paul D. Nichols tell Jarvis' story-to set the record straight about his personality and character, which they felt had been falsely portrayed in other books and films about Malcolm X. The relationship between Jarvis and Malcolm X began in a Roxbury pool hall in 1942. A main purpose of this book is to bring to light information about the life, spirituality, and philosophy of Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, an accomplished jazz musician. Includes numerous photographs.
I was just curious if anyone has read this book. It seems interesting to get some insight from someone who actually knew Malcolm X, especially in his Detroit Red days. I remember in an interview Malcolm Jarvis did, he mentioned how Malcolm X left out some things in his past life as Detroit Red in his autobiography. Malcolm Jarvis said he would not reveal those things out of respect for Malcolm X and his family. I would've loved to pick this man's brain to find out what those these were. Anywho, it seems like will be a good read.
