Black Klansman

Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigations of a Lifetime

De: Ron Stallworth

Narrado por: Ron Stallworth

The number-one New York Times best seller!

This extraordinary true story, read by the author, is the basis for the Academy Award-winning film BlacKkKlansman, written and directed by Spike Lee, produced by Jordan Peele, and starring John David Washington and Adam Driver.

When detective Ron Stallworth, the first Black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department, comes across a classified ad in the local paper asking for all those interested in joining the Ku Klux Klan to contact a PO box, Detective Stallworth does his job and responds with interest, using his real name while posing as a White man. He figures he’ll receive a few brochures in the mail, maybe even a magazine, and learn more about a growing terrorist threat in his community.

A few weeks later the office phone rings, and the caller asks Ron a question he thought he’d never have to answer: “Would you like to join our cause?” This is 1978, and the KKK is on the rise in the United States. Its Grand Wizard, David Duke, has made a name for himself, appearing on talk shows and in major magazine interviews preaching a “kinder” Klan that wants nothing more than to preserve a heritage and to restore a nation to its former glory.

Ron answers the caller’s question that night with a yes, launching what is surely one of the most audacious and incredible undercover investigations in history. Ron recruits his partner, Chuck, to play the "White" Ron Stallworth while Stallworth himself conducts all subsequent phone conversations. During the months-long investigation, Stallworth sabotages cross burnings, exposes white supremacists in the military, and even befriends David Duke himself.

Black Klansman is an amazing true story that unfolds like a crime thriller and a searing portrait of a divided America and the extraordinary heroes who dare to fight back.

©2014 Ron Stallworth (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

good story

they should have gotten an actor to read it. the story is good and it has some history, but the reading was dull as dishwater.

Good Story But Author/Narrator Not So Good

This book covered an intriguing part of Ron Stallworth's life where he, an African-American police officer, became a member of the Klu Klux Klan as part of an undercover investigation. The story was interesting but the audio presentation was marred by the author struggling through reading his book. For me, it was at time painful to listen to but the good story helped me to keep listening to the end.

interesting, but anti-climactic

I was interested the whole time, but was hoping for a bigger ending. All in all, not bad.

amazing

so much better than the movie! I've listened to the audible about 3 times since I've bought it and it's never dull

Incredible Story!

I’m so glad the author narrated the book. Hearing the story told in his voice added a great deal of authenticity and charm. As for the story, I grew up in CO in the 80s and 90s, and had no idea that any of this had happened. As Mr. Stallworth says, sometimes success is not what you do, but what you prevent from happening. What a great mindset for all of us, in so many ways. Kudos to Mr. Stallworth for making the country a better and more peaceful place for us all. Mr. S., if you’re reading this, I’m in awe of your bravery, grit, character, and sense of humor. I would’ve never had the patience to deal with those jerks. You’re a true hero — thank you for your service.

intriguing story

the story kept me very interested. I found wanting more details about the impact of his investigation.

Narrator fell flat

Unfortunately the narration of this pretty much killed the story. A pretty interesting tale was made monotone an unemotional by the author. I can respect someone telling their own story, but it just did not work out in this case. Hard copy or movie might be best for this one!

I enjoyed listening to the narrator.

There seems to be a lot of reviews saying the author was a terrible narrator. I personally enjoyed hearing this true story from the source. If anything the writing was a little sleepy. It's an important story, though, and I think worth the listen!

Ron should have left the politics out of the story

The conclusion was way too political. Just the facts Ron. Good borders make good neighbors.

Entertaining story, poor narration.

I understand that the nature of the content of this book makes it difficult to find a credible narrator. Having the author read his own memoir often adds to an audio-book, but in this case the author's voice, inconsistent tone, and pace detracted from the listen rather than adding to it.