The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME’S TEN MOST IMPORTANT NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
The “extraordinary” (The New York Times) autobiography of the legendary civil rights leader once called the most dangerous man in America—essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this nation’s history
In the searing pages of this classic biography, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and activist, tells the remarkable story of his life and the growth of the Black Muslim movement to veteran writer and journalist Alex Haley. Haley worked with Malcolm X for nearly two years; all the while, Malcolm did “not expect to live long enough to read this book in its finished form.” As clear-eyed about his own fate as he was about the plight of his community, Malcolm saw his truth-telling as a gift that would live beyond his own mortality.
Raised in Lansing, Michigan, Malcolm Little journeyed on a road to fame as astonishing as it was unpredictable. Drifting from childhood poverty to petty crime, Malcolm found himself in jail. It was there that he encountered the teachings of the Black Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad. The newly renamed Malcolm X devoted himself body and soul to Islam, quickly becoming the Nation’s foremost spokesman. When his conscience forced him to leave the group, Malcolm founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity to spread an inspiring message of pride, power, and self-determination across the country.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X stands as the definitive statement of a movement and a man whose work was never completed but whose message is timeless. This commemorative edition, published on the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth, is both a celebration of the lasting impact of his story and a chance to interrogate how far we’ve collectively come. In revisiting his incisive perspective on the lies and limitations of the American Dream, we gain extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
There’s Martin and there’s Malcolm. Alex Haley, the author of Roots, helped compile the fiery Black revolutionary’s memoir, drawing from extensive interviews conducted shortly before his 1965 assassination. From Malcolm’s tragic childhood to his early days as a street hustler in Boston and New York, this intense and compelling book helps us see the world through the eyes of a young man who internalized society’s limitations and stereotypes—and then began to challenge them. We follow him to prison, where he reads voraciously and pursues his lifelong hunger for knowledge. It’s amazing to witness Malcolm X—writer, activist, and leader—find his path. The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a crucial introduction to the ideas of the revolutionary wing of the Black Power movement—and the fascinating man behind them.
Customer Reviews
Any responsible black man should read
Hate it took me this long to ingest these words. Brother Malcolm’s life read out like a motion picture. I’m sorry we didn’t protect you as a people. You have personally inspired in me, stronger beliefs and clearer insight to not only the life of a crusader but the plight of our struggle to truly become free. 🤲🏾
Words can’t describe
This book has open me to how I think about the world since Malcolm death. Some 60 years later things haven’t changed much. The thing I love most is despite his deep convictions he was still able to change and because of those changes the world became better. His life is also a cautious tale of how you should only follow god and not man. Malcolm and his family deserve better! I wished I had read this book when I was younger. I recommend all people of all races and ages read this book!
CONTROVERSIAL FIGURE
Haley did a good job of painting the true identity of Malcom X. He was a broken boy, who carried all those unresolved issues into adulthood and became a Muslim Extremist in the process.