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challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
“I’ve had enough of someone else’s propaganda… I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” Malcolm X
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexism
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
michaelion's review
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
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sad
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medium-paced
4.25
Aside from the early 1900s slang, I would consider this a contemporary autobiography. Everything said in this book 57 years ago could have been said by someone yesterday. You don't have to look real hard to see things really have not changed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Addiction, Classism, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Xenophobia, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Slavery, Ableism, Bullying, Cursing, and Death of parent
Minor: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Rape
mikaylamac's review
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
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