Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth

The Husband and I saw the movie of the same title and I decided I wanted to read the book.  We were dumbfounded and entertained at the same time by the film.  The main actor, John David Washington, brought such swagger to the role.  We couldn't help but think - how did this even really happen.  Well - the book rings a lot of truth compared to the book by Ron Stallworth.  I started this book on November 24 and finished it on December 1.

This is the true story of the first African-American member of the Colorado Springs police department, and how he basically singlehandedly infiltrated the local (and to some extent, national) chapter of the KKK.  With the help of some of his colleagues in the force, Stallworth gathered evidence of the events and practices of the local chapter and even befriended Mr. Duke himself. 

It seems too fantastic and funny (in a horrifying way) to really be true.  But it is.  The movie was entertaining as was the book.  I'm not sure if it benefitted me to see the movie first and then imagine John David Washington and his mannerisms while reading the book, or if it would have been better to read the book first.  Regardless, I liked the book, I liked learning history in an entertaining way, and I would recommend it to others.