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 ... Gibson's book is an important contribution to our understanding of [Louis Farrakhan], and deserves a place on every scholar's shelf.

Dr Michael T Miller, British Association for the Study of Religion