katreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad I revisited this classic. I had forgotten the Michigan connection and was glad to be reminded of what it was like to be Black near where I grew up in the 1930s and 1940s. So many of Malcolm X's salient points about racism continue to be true today. The story of his experience on the Hajj was so beautiful. Haley did an incredible job capturing his voice - the power and charisma that he describes in the epilogue is on display on every page.
thomasr417's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
em_sage's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book is incredible.
rainpunk's review against another edition
4.0
Malcom X voice is captivating. He is so direct and strong. Doesn't tip toe around or ease into challenging stances.
That makes his self reflection all the more potent as he looks back on the different eras of his life from a system-destroyed home to a life hustling to time in prison to a Muslim leader.
That makes his self reflection all the more potent as he looks back on the different eras of his life from a system-destroyed home to a life hustling to time in prison to a Muslim leader.
herekittencat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0