Titles by Justin Gifford

In a country defined by extreme political positions, Eldridge Cleaver embodied both ideologies in pursuit of his conflicting ideals. His inability to resolve these competing desires ultimately destroyed him. Charismatic, brilliant, and courageous, Cleaver built a base of power and influence that struck fear deep in the heart of white America.

Acclaimed biographer Justin Gifford answers these questions and many more by providing, for the first time, the life story of one of the most notorious black revolutionaries in history. He explores the audacious dreams and spiritual transformations of the eccentric radical and places him squarely within the context of his changing times. In Revolution or Death, Gifford was granted exclusive access to declassified files from the French police, the American embassy, and the FBI, as well as Kathleen Cleaver's private archive, and he explored previously unseen documents from archives around the world.