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Black Klansman: A Memoir

Ron Stallworth
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Black Klansman: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Ron Stallworth

Black Klansman: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

191

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Colorado Springs, Colorado • 1970s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Black Klansman: A Memoir, law enforcement officer Ron Stallworth, as an African American, conducts undercover investigations into the Ku Klux Klan during the 1970s. The memoir provides a detailed account of his experiences infiltrating and exposing the hate group while managing the complexities of his unique position.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

22,782 ratings

57%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Black Klansman: A Memoir by Ron Stallworth is praised for its gripping narrative and unique perspective on undercover police work, particularly in infiltrating the KKK. Critics appreciate Stallworth's humor and candid storytelling. Some reviewers find the writing style somewhat straightforward and lacking in depth. Overall, it's an engaging and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Black Klansman: A Memoir?

Readers who enjoy compelling narratives on race relations and undercover investigations will find Black Klansman: A Memoir by Ron Stallworth captivating. Fans of The Autobiography of Malcolm X or Devil in the Grove would appreciate this memoir's gripping true story, historical significance, and exploration of social justice.

4.0

22,782 ratings

57%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

191

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Colorado Springs, Colorado • 1970s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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