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writingcaia's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for all humanity, most of all Afro-American, and also, white Americans. A true account and analysis of his own life, we have one of the most candid autobiographies I’ve ever read. From poverty, racism, crime, prison, to American Islam, proper Islam, speaking with leaders of African, Arabic and Asian countries, professing in universities even when he himself, regretfully didn’t have the opportunity to study further. Aside from the very conservative and misogynistic views on women, I found this book profoundly enriching and, unfortunately, actual. I do believe if he had lived to see the second wave of feminism he would have changed his views on women’s roles. There’s so much more to say, conclusions to take from, but I for that you must read it yourself. What a powerful, strong minded, intelligent, eloquent man he was, may his words last.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexism
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
stephhamp's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Police brutality, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness
fjordpingvin's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Sexism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Drug abuse, Hate crime, Slavery, Addiction, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Police brutality
lauren_shilling's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Addiction, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Gun violence
Moderate: Hate crime and Misogyny
asen123's review against another edition
Graphic: Infidelity, Drug use, Racism, Murder, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Classism, Alcoholism, Addiction, Misogyny, Violence, and Police brutality
akvolcano's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Islamophobia, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Hate crime, Antisemitism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Genocide, Grief, Murder, Classism, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Slavery, and Vomit
afroheaux's review against another edition
5.0
Although Malcolm isn’t as perfect as I thought he would be, his takes are more nuanced, informed, and at many times, prophetic than I ever knew. After being in an Islamic cult, his politics about women (amongst other topics) weren’t going to be perfect and I understand that. The lessons from his life and relentless activism is what I take from this. I’m so grateful he shared himself with us and I’m so sad that he wasn’t able to continue his work. I hope his family gets justice eventually.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, and Violence
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexism, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Violence
Minor: Police brutality, Islamophobia, and Pregnancy
menomica's review against another edition
What I am trying to say is that it just never dawned upon them that I could understand, that I wasn’t a pet, but a human being. They didn’t give me credit for having the same sensitivity, intellect, and understanding that they would have been ready and willing to recognize in a white boy in my position. But it has historically been the case with white people, in their regard for black people, that even though we might be with them, we weren’t considered of them. Even though they appeared to have opened the door, it was still closed. Thus they never did really see me.
This book was. Dense. And a lot. But it did what it was supposed to do. Give an insight on the mind of Malcom X. Honestly, he’s pretty cool, when he’s not talking about women, or jewish people (dear god was that man antisemitic).
I also really loved how the book helped to give insight on the ideals of race and civil rights at the time. Seeing how multiple civil rights movements worked together and also how they disagreed.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Gun violence and War
annadrinksmilk's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, and Mental illness