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The Awakening of Malcolm X by Tiffany D. Jackson, Ilyasah Shabazz
2 reviews
ladygetslit's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Police brutality
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, and Drug use
Minor: Excrement, Suicide, and Mental illness
alertnerd's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The follow up to X, The Awakening of Malcolm X tells the story of Malcolm’s time in prison. Throughout his time in two very different prisons, Malcolm is introduced to the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam movement.
The story of Malcolm’s awakening is told through flashbacks to his childhood and the things he learned from his parents and their friend Marcus Garvey. Its shows how Malcolm was able to combine these teachings with what he saw in prison and what was happening in the US in the late 1940s and early 1950s. All of these things combined is what made Malcolm X who he was.
I really appreciated the heavy focus on Malcolm’s love for reading and how learning about his history empowered him.
The Awakening of Malcolm X is just as powerful as its predecessor and I just feel so fortunate that we’re able to have these books written by Malcolm’s daughter herself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Mental illness
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