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A review by ameenahlauren
Death Blossoms: Reflections from a Prisoner of Conscience by Mumia Abu-Jamal
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
This was my first written introduction to Mumia. Walking through his spiritual progressions was an intriguing perspective and lens to the isolation of monotheistic practices per identity. (the irony of mono. values and morals vs. rhetoric and actions towards the oppressed) And the parallel/contrast to his solitary confinement informing a personal and expansive concept of beliefs — A universal “religion of life”
Similar contradictions within politics and social action encouraged reflection on ‘caring vs complacency’ and challenging systemic institutions perpetuating injustice.
I wished there was more depth to his insights and role in his experience. It was a light and quick read, and I know there must be a lot more to be said. I actually found the Appendix most insightful, and with the context of his internal life, there was more to be considered on the hypocrisy and corruption during his legal case. His spiritual convictions reflected His resilience against the court’s and govt undermining, and revealed more about how damning the U.S. justice system is.
Similar contradictions within politics and social action encouraged reflection on ‘caring vs complacency’ and challenging systemic institutions perpetuating injustice.
I wished there was more depth to his insights and role in his experience. It was a light and quick read, and I know there must be a lot more to be said. I actually found the Appendix most insightful, and with the context of his internal life, there was more to be considered on the hypocrisy and corruption during his legal case. His spiritual convictions reflected His resilience against the court’s and govt undermining, and revealed more about how damning the U.S. justice system is.