Make Believe - A True Story (Paperback)

Following a turbulent upbringing, a history of addiction and a committal to an asylum, the teachings of Malcolm X changed Hakim Jamal's life. He became an eloquent, rousing spokesperson for the Nation of Islam movement, moved to London, began a relationship with Gale Benson - the daughter of a British MP - and published a book about Malcolm X, with Diana Athill. Before long, however, he began behaving erratically again, and believed himself to be God. Raw and unflinching, Make Believe is a memoir of friendship, love, mania and injustice. A witness to his struggles, Athill reflects on her relationship with Hakim with characteristic empathy and candour, whilst charting the events that led to Gale's - and not long after, Hakim's - murder.

General

Imprint:	Granta Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2022
Authors:	Diana Athill
Introduction by:	Patrick French
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-78378-744-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Literary Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Biography > Literary Promotions
LSN:	1-78378-744-9
Barcode:	9781783787449

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