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Discover the remarkable life of Al Capone...Al Capone and Chicago at one time were almost synonymous. While opinions of the infamous mob leader varied from group to group, Capone was at one point seen by many as a lovable outlaw and modern Robin Hood. How could this man who ran the most vicious criminal organization in the country become so beloved by the general public? Was it the rags to riches tale of an immigrant that rose from the bottom to make it to the big time that transfixed the nation? Or is it something else entirely? Let us discover just what is it about the life of Al Capone that seems to spark both disgust and admiration in those that hear it. This is the story of the life and enduring legend of the American-Italian mobster that some loved and others loved to hate. Discover a plethora of topics such asHow Capone Became ScarfaceThe Murder of McSwigginPublic Enemy Number OneTaking Down CaponeHoled up in AlcatrazThe Last Days of Al CaponeAnd much more!

Malcolm X"I am not a racist. I am against every form of racism and segregation, every form of discrimination. I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color." How could Malcolm X, whose favorite mantra was "the white man is the devil," have been the author of those words? How could this man, who was known for advocating hatred and separation, have come to inspire a nation in their search to eliminate racial prejudices? In this book, you will join Malcolm X on his sincere search for truth. Inside you will read about...Γ£ô A Troubled ChildhoodΓ£ô Dealing, Gambling, and Pimping in HarlemΓ£ô Prison Time and the Nation of IslamΓ£ô Malcolm X Rises to ProminenceΓ£ô Final Years and AssassinationAnd much more!You will discover the painful, tortuous journey of Malcolm X''s life which holds the key to the influences and experiences that shaped this man''s mind. To get a glimpse of the true Malcolm X, you have to walk alongside him. You have to allow yourself to visualize the dark paths through which he passed.