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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
sagelikesscats's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
What a easy 5 stars. Informative, relevant, and inspiring. Read this book!!! This book will teach you about racism, classism, radical organizing, and a little bit about Islam. This book has its flaws and Malcom X was pretty misogynistic and antisemitic but still a must for all those who want to learn about racism and activism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Hate crime, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Police brutality, and Antisemitism
Minor: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, and Lesbophobia