Reviews tagging 'Murder'
The Awakening of Malcolm X by Tiffany D. Jackson, Ilyasah Shabazz
2 reviews
laurenb1917's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book gave us insight into Malcolm X in a way many other books have not.
Written by his own daughter, this follows his younger years, the time before he became the Malcolm we know. The book actually ended with him dropping his family name Little and officially going by Malcolm X.
This is one of those books that everyone should read to understand 1) how horrible the prison system is, 2) how deeply ingrained racism is in both black and white people, and 3) that even power houses like Malcolm X have to start somewhere.
It was a quick read for me on audio - highly recommend it that way.
Written by his own daughter, this follows his younger years, the time before he became the Malcolm we know. The book actually ended with him dropping his family name Little and officially going by Malcolm X.
This is one of those books that everyone should read to understand 1) how horrible the prison system is, 2) how deeply ingrained racism is in both black and white people, and 3) that even power houses like Malcolm X have to start somewhere.
It was a quick read for me on audio - highly recommend it that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Death of parent and Murder
thetealdeal's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Moderate: Slavery
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