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"In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as Sportcoat shuffles into the courtyard of the Cause Houses housing project in south Brooklyn, pulls a .45 from his pocket, and in front of everybody shoots the project's drug dealer at point-blank range. The reasons for this desperate burst of violence and the consequences that spring from it lie at the heart of Deacon King Kong, James McBride's funny, moving novel and his first since...
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf: The Book That Breaks Masonic Silence delves into the secretive world of the Masonic fraternity, offering a thought-provoking exploration of its history, rituals, and the hidden truths behind its enigmatic façade. Through a blend of historical analysis, personal anecdotes, and meticulous research, this captivating book unveils the intricate tapestry of Masonic traditions while challenging long-standing assumptions and misconceptions,...
7) King: a life
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"The first full biography in decades, "King" mixes revelatory and exhaustive new research with brisk and accessible storytelling to forge the definitive life for our times"--
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" Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher...so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong....
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