A review by historicalmaterialgirl
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.
There are so many strong parts of this book. It's easy to read while still providing incisive commentary on the civil rights movement and the emotional responses to oppression. I think this book is important to pulling back the myths of the angry Black man, especially as that figure is put onto Malcolm X. I am still thinking about some of the quotes he writes about assimilation and rage. 

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. 
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