Smith's sympathetic but probing and nuanced account offers a unique glimpse into the struggles, successes, and satisfactions of Walters's engaged life. – Journal of American History
This political biography's intellectual dissecting should be seen as a definitive roadmap to the future of American-based Black nationalist and Pan-African political development. – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
This book makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of one of the most pivotal scholarly voices in global black politics of the twentieth century. Smith has done an excellent job capturing the personality, history, and the interpersonal affections and loyalties of this extraordinary man. – Todd C. Shaw, author of Now Is the Time! Detroit Black Politics and Grassroots Activism
Organizing Ron's biography around the evolution of the black struggle is a really great and appropriate idea; the struggle and Ron were one. – Mack H. Jones, author of Knowledge, Power, and Black Politics: Collected Essays