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The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley by Alex Haley, Malcolm X
49 reviews
fjordpingvin's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Hate crime, and Slavery
Minor: Mental illness, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
lauren_shilling's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Hate crime and Misogyny
asen123's review against another edition
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Classism
earthtokb's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Misogyny
aia_r's review against another edition
5.0
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."
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."
june 1st 2023
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Slavery, Police brutality, and Death of parent
Minor: Hate crime and Violence
donutlookaway's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Racism
akvolcano's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Misogyny, Slavery, Vomit, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Classism
afroheaux's review against another edition
5.0
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.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Death of parent
historicalmaterialgirl's review against another edition
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.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Misogyny
introvertsbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism