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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
historicalmaterialgirl's review against another edition
At the same time, it shouldn't be a secret that there are dull or boring parts of the book. There's also a fair amount of misogyny, and the same points are repeated multiple times.
I think this would be a great introduction or way into political education. I could definitely introduce and suggest it to people around me! It's not a bad book at all, it's just not for me.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Misogyny
andibez's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs and Misogyny
Moderate: Violence and Drug use
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
mia7's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality and Sexism
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
annmarie_g's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
annadrinksmilk's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, and Mental illness
jemappellecat's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Murder, and Racism