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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

31 reviews

hiddeninbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Racial slurs, and Mental illness

stephhamp's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

I read this book once a year if i can. Every time i read it, I find something new to discover, learn, or relate to. That is a sign of an incredible book. I’m floored with every read how relevant and timeless Malcom X’s philosophies are. Much of what he thought of America’s race priblem is still relevant to the current struggles black Americans still face. Whil I don’t agree with everything that is written, particularly his thoughts about women and love, I still find myself connected to much of what Malcom X feels and thought during his time. I highly recommend everyone read, then re-read this book

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Police brutality, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness

sagelikesscats's review

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.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Infidelity, Cursing, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Drug use, and Racism

Moderate: Police brutality, Antisemitism, and Gun violence

Minor: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, and Lesbophobia

fjordpingvin's review against another edition

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Sexism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Drug abuse, Hate crime, Slavery, Addiction, and Death

Minor: Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Police brutality

lauren_shilling's review

dark informative reflective tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Addiction, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Gun violence

Moderate: Hate crime and Misogyny

calais_'s review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Brothers we stand ✊🏽 (I say as a brown Mexican girl)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Police brutality

aia_r's review

informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

The Autobiography of Malcolm X, one of the most important books of the twentieth century, is a classic autobiography that tells the story of the Muslim leader Malcolm X. We learn about his early years as a boy in Michigan, his hustling days in Harlem, getting in prison and discovering the religion of Islam. By far one of the most informative, interesting books I have ever read. Such a great book for anyone wanting to understand the Afro-American struggle and is essential for anyone wanting to understand America. 
   Malcolm X's captivating perspective of the lies and limitations of the so-called "American Dream" and the racism in a society that denies its non-white citizens to dream gives a unique insight into the most pressing issues today. 

"But it is only after the deepest darkness that joy can come; it is only after slavery and prison that the sweetest appreciation of freedom can come."

  What I liked the most about this autobiography are its honesty, its exalted purpose and its passion. This will have a permanent place in the literature of the African-American struggle. What saddens me is that Malcolm was seen as a violent, anti-white, dangerous man filled with hate when he was only speaking the truth while being the wisest, intelligent, honest, gentle, peaceful activist that wanted freedom and basic human rights for the then 22 million black citizens in the United States that had been under slavery for four hundred years. 

 At the end of the book, Malcolm says;

"I know that societies often have killed the people who have helped to change those societies. And if I can die having brought any light, having exposed any meaningful truth that will help to destroy the racist cancer that is malignant in the body of America, then all of the credit is due to Allah. Only the mistakes have been mine." 

This alone demonstrates what a wise, sincere and humble person Malcolm was whose life ended way too soon. Shame on those who spread false accusations against this man and tried to ruin his image. May he rest in peace.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Drug use, and Addiction

Moderate: Slavery, Death of parent, and Police brutality

Minor: Hate crime and Violence

akvolcano's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

I have never known much about Malcom X. Everything that was spoken about him was brief and told from a white person who painted him as a villain, not as a human. I loved being able to read about him from his own words. I’ve learned about his life, work, and legacy. He did so much for Black people. And It is so important for his story to be told, for this book to be read. Read the whole book-cover to cover. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Islamophobia, Police brutality, and Racism

Moderate: Hate crime, Antisemitism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Genocide, Grief, Murder, Classism, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Slavery, and Vomit

afroheaux's review

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Growing up, I had this vision of Malcolm X as a troublemaker who did nothing but run his mouth and preach black supremacy. I knew he was violent. I couldn’t recall a single violent thing that he did, but I knew he was violent. Once I started learning true history as an African American Studies minor, I began to learn everything I knew was wrong. This book showed me how wrong I was. 

Although Malcolm isn’t as perfect as I thought he would be, his takes are more nuanced, informed, and at many times, prophetic than I ever knew. After being in an Islamic cult, his politics about women (amongst other topics) weren’t going to be perfect and I understand that. The lessons from his life and relentless activism is what I take from this. I’m so grateful he shared himself with us and I’m so sad that he wasn’t able to continue his work. I hope his family gets justice eventually. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, and Violence

historicalmaterialgirl's review

There are so many strong parts of this book. It's easy to read while still providing incisive commentary on the civil rights movement and the emotional responses to oppression. I think this book is important to pulling back the myths of the angry Black man, especially as that figure is put onto Malcolm X. I am still thinking about some of the quotes he writes about assimilation and rage. 

At the same time, it shouldn't be a secret that there are dull or boring parts of the book. There's also a fair amount of misogyny, and the same points are repeated multiple times. 

I think this would be a great introduction or way into political education. I could definitely introduce and suggest it to people around me! It's not a bad book at all, it's just not for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Misogyny