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A review by courtthebookgirl
Angela Davis: An Autobiography by Angela Y. Davis
informative
medium-paced
As previously mentioned, I’m no longer rating biographies and autobiographies, as that feels like I am trying to quantify a person’s experience and it doesn’t sit well with me.
I’ve read many of Davis’ other books and texts, and when I realized I hadn’t read this autobiography, I jumped at the chance to listen to it on audio with a Kindle companion. The audio is narrated by Davis herself, and this is the third book I’ve read that she’s narrated. Her voice is powerful and soothing at the same time, and I liked hearing her story in her words.
Having long been a student of Davis’ work, I knew most of her backstory so this wasn’t surprising so much as enlightening. A couple of years ago, I read 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 and this has some of the same concepts/thoughts within it. I learn something new from Davis every time I listen to her. She’s the original activist, scholar, real deal.
A must read for anyone wishing to learn more about Angela Davis.
I’ve read many of Davis’ other books and texts, and when I realized I hadn’t read this autobiography, I jumped at the chance to listen to it on audio with a Kindle companion. The audio is narrated by Davis herself, and this is the third book I’ve read that she’s narrated. Her voice is powerful and soothing at the same time, and I liked hearing her story in her words.
Having long been a student of Davis’ work, I knew most of her backstory so this wasn’t surprising so much as enlightening. A couple of years ago, I read 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 and this has some of the same concepts/thoughts within it. I learn something new from Davis every time I listen to her. She’s the original activist, scholar, real deal.
A must read for anyone wishing to learn more about Angela Davis.