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raccoongremlin's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
2.5
I found this book a really difficult read. Before reading I was really inspired by Malcolm X, as I knew of him as a really important person in the black liberation movement , and he still is to an extent. But for me I found his blatent Anti-Semitism overpowering. For me X's hatred of Jewish people can't just be put down to ignorence, he talks about world 'Jewry' and even believes in the elders of zion protocol. For me that coupled with X's mysogny really put me off the him entirely.
He was a really interesting person and it was inpsireing to see how his views changed and evolved. He also constantly bashes MLK and non-violence which is interesting and also pretty sad.
He was a really interesting person and it was inpsireing to see how his views changed and evolved. He also constantly bashes MLK and non-violence which is interesting and also pretty sad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Antisemitism
Moderate: Confinement and Misogyny
Minor: Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia
wellreadandratchet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
evaribaker's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting read of an interesting historical figure
jason_beliveau's review against another edition
5.0
Lecture obligatoire pour mieux comprendre à quel point pratiquement n'a changé depuis la mort de Malcom X. Figure emblématique et controversée du combat des afro-américains pour leur liberté et autonomie, X nous apparaît ici dans toute sa complexité, escroc devenu prophète.
bean_season's review against another edition
Read for Nebraska heritage book club and it's the second time they've read this. It is a little funny how we claim him for being born here even though the Klan drove his family out when he was a baby. But it's the nature of important historical figures that everyone wants their claim, and some of his family members did make it to the ceremony we had at our capital building this year dedicating his bust into our hall of fame.
I'm glad I reread this as an adult and was able to appreciate what a great American book it is, and also to understand the impact it had, both in the world and on my young mind when I read it in junior high. Lawrence Fishbourne's narration was top notch. It did not include the epilogue, but was fortunately able to find it free on Alex Haley's website.
I'm glad I reread this as an adult and was able to appreciate what a great American book it is, and also to understand the impact it had, both in the world and on my young mind when I read it in junior high. Lawrence Fishbourne's narration was top notch. It did not include the epilogue, but was fortunately able to find it free on Alex Haley's website.
jamchow's review against another edition
5.0
How is this not required reading in high schools or at least colleges. I feel like American history and the way it’s taught is very... I don’t even have the words. On to the book, I have always had a soft spot for Malcom X since I was in middle school- I’m not sure what drew me to him, but I was supposed to read this in high school and oh how I wish I did- although I don’t think I would have the emotional maturity to real grasp it. This obviously chronicles the life of an extremely controversial figure in US history. I found the parts about Islam, as a Muslim, to be particularly impactful as I feel like we are often pushed aside as just terrorists or something in western media. There are so many statements that Malcolm makes that just make you think. You agree, but disagree. I find him to be so human- like the last pages say, he was a man. He was flawed, he tried to do good, he fought, he thought, he listened, and above all else he changed. I have the utmost respect for him because throughout his life he was willing to change. I feel like this is the kind of book that fundamentally changes how you look at the race issue in America and I think that ties very much so into Malcom X’s legacy.
hannahslit's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
This book has been on my list for a while so when I saw it in TK Maxx I felt like it was a sign to read it. I kept saying “This is so interesting” and sharing with anyone that would listen what I was reading. That is very much the type of reader I am, but learning about Mr Malcolm X’s life, in particular the early years, was genuinely so interesting. I appreciated his honesty. Though written with the help of Alex Haley, I did get the sense that I was hearing Malcolm’s voice. I’m glad this book exists because much like he’d hoped it would do, it humanises someone that I have always known to be a great leader. In fact, it was his humanness that drew people to him. There was quite a bit of repetition and some bits felt a little bit like rambling, but overall this was a fascinating insight into a fascinating man.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Police brutality, and Death of parent
texastea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
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medium-paced
4.75