The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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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.
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Earnestly told, and an interesting perspective. A story worth hearing, and interesting to consider points I agree with told in a very different voice. the most interesting thing to consider is how his viewing everything primarily through racial lenses both gave him unique insight and how harder times pushed him to extremes and how he fought to change those extreme opinions
Wichtiges Buch, welches vom Autor ziemlich gut verfasst wurde.
Ich finde dieses Buch ist ein Muss für jeden der sich mit Den Themen: Rassismus, Islam und der damaligen USA. Auseinandersetzen möchte, da es ziemlich gut zeigt wie Rassistisch die USA zu dem Zeitpunkt war das sogar eine Organisation die NOI gegründet wurde welches viel Zuspruch von einem teil der Afro Amerikaner bekommen hat obwohl diese Organisation selbst Rassistisch gegenüber den weißen Amerikanern war. Generell ist das Leben von Malcom X von vielen Veränderungen geprägt und auch wenn er kein Vorbild ist hat er immer wieder gewisse Wendungen im Leben und sachen die er Tut von denen man viel Lernen kann.
Description
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.
Book Information
Posts
Earnestly told, and an interesting perspective. A story worth hearing, and interesting to consider points I agree with told in a very different voice. the most interesting thing to consider is how his viewing everything primarily through racial lenses both gave him unique insight and how harder times pushed him to extremes and how he fought to change those extreme opinions
Wichtiges Buch, welches vom Autor ziemlich gut verfasst wurde.
Ich finde dieses Buch ist ein Muss für jeden der sich mit Den Themen: Rassismus, Islam und der damaligen USA. Auseinandersetzen möchte, da es ziemlich gut zeigt wie Rassistisch die USA zu dem Zeitpunkt war das sogar eine Organisation die NOI gegründet wurde welches viel Zuspruch von einem teil der Afro Amerikaner bekommen hat obwohl diese Organisation selbst Rassistisch gegenüber den weißen Amerikanern war. Generell ist das Leben von Malcom X von vielen Veränderungen geprägt und auch wenn er kein Vorbild ist hat er immer wieder gewisse Wendungen im Leben und sachen die er Tut von denen man viel Lernen kann.