A review by hannahslit
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

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3.0

This book has been on my list for a while so when I saw it in TK Maxx I felt like it was a sign to read it. I kept saying “This is so interesting” and sharing with anyone that would listen what I was reading. That is very much the type of reader I am, but learning about Mr Malcolm X’s life, in particular the early years, was genuinely so interesting. I appreciated his honesty. Though written with the help of Alex Haley, I did get the sense that I was hearing Malcolm’s voice. I’m glad this book exists because much like he’d hoped it would do, it humanises someone that I have always known to be a great leader. In fact, it was his humanness that drew people to him. There was quite a bit of repetition and some bits felt a little bit like rambling, but overall this was a fascinating insight into a fascinating man. 
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