The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley
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Through a life of passion and struggle, Malcolm X became one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. In this riveting account, he tells of his journey from a prison cell to Mecca, describing his transition from hoodlum to Muslim minister. Here, the man who called himself "the angriest Black man in America" relates how his conversion to true Islam helped him confront his rage and recognize the brotherhood of all mankind. An established classic of modern America, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" was hailed by the New York Times as "Extraordinary. A brilliant, painful, important book." Still extraordinary, still important, this electrifying story has transformed Malcom X's life into his legacy. The strength of his words, the power of his ideas continue to resonate more than a generation after they first appeared.
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I am still putting together my thoughts, and I will update this review at a later date. Here it is in part.
A profoundly human look at one of the most influential American figures of the 20th century. In my opinion this should be part of the standard American high school curriculum, even if it were abridged in some schools that think if alcohol, drug use, and sexuality are never mentioned that students won’t make bad judgment calls. But we would...read more
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