The Other Malcolm-Shorty Jarvis: His Memoir

by Paul D. Nichols, Malcolm L. Jarvis, Cornel West

The life of Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, Malcolm X’s best friend before his conversion to Islam, is the subject of this memoir. Through this book, Jarvis (who died in September 1998) and Paul D. Nichols tell Jarvis’ story—to set the record straight about his personality and character, which they felt had been falsely portrayed in other books and films about Malcolm X. The relationship between Jarvis and Malcolm X began in a Roxbury pool hall in 1942. A main purpose of this book is to bring to light information about the life, spirituality, and philosophy of Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, an accomplished jazz musician. Includes numerous photographs.

169 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2001

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[rmj · Rating 4 out of 5]

"True spiritual conversation consists of building upon another person's statements and observations, not overpowering or over-analyzing them. I love to hear people speak about themselves because I never hear anything but that which is good. It helps me to see myself in the reflection of their goodness." ~ Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis