Autobiography of Malcolm X

Amazing book. I had loved, adored and respected Malcom X since day one, but reading his life in detail is really important. The movie doesn't cover things in detail. I have huge respect for Malcom X and his commitment and clarity towards his mission and goal. A person ahead of his time.

One of the finest books on one of the greatest figures of the 20th century, MalcomX. This book is a must read for every person of colour and every minority who are discriminated at the hands of the powerful, for the people who are lost and do not know their cause, for people who continue to accept brutality without doing something to defend themself. It was a an important literary work of the last century and it rings much more significance in this century where black people are still fighting for their right towards equality and peace. Malcom X, was good Human being and a thoughtful leader who accepted his shortcomings and corrected them along the way. He was assasinated five decades ago but his message and work lives on in the hearts of millions of black people and other people of colour all over the world.

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One of the most impactful books I'll ever read, had a profound shift in mindset for the greater good. His loyalty to the liberation of the black man from the woes of a society directly opposed to them because of the obvious "by any means necessary" is beyond inspiring.

Mr. Malcolm X was one of the important people in the black history. He was fighting for the black man's right along with MLKing Jr. Though he never believed in his way of gaining freedom from the whites, I believe every non white people should read this book, I guess this is even influencing non white pople like us, we have to know our real history, it is sad that much of these poor black mens history was erased by dirty evil white men. Even indian history was rewritten, NEVER READ ANY HISTORICAL BOOKS BY WHITE MEN simply because he would have re-ordered it. He creating the history for his own purpose. Mr. Malcolm X was able to see through the mirrors. I don't agree to everything he says in this, but I understand where it has come from for this great man, even though he wasted his youth with dope and prostitutes, he came to be one of the greatest men, lover of jazz music and disciple of ALLAH, malcom X will change the way you think for sure. As far as language in this book is concerned, anyone can read it, it is plain simple , I think Mr. Alex Haley wrote this in way because he also wanted to target poor black folks who could barely read back then, anyway overall, You can never put this book down. RIP Brother Malcolm X. Live peacefully in heaven.

I had purchased the book when i found it highly recommended by many as one of the bestsellers that should be read by every entrepreneurs. This is the life account of a non-conformist and fiery black leader who took a non-compromising stand against racial discrimination faced by black people in America. The story gives a glimpse of what the life was like for black people during first 50 years of 20th century in USA. At a very young age Malcom was exposed to racial discriminations prevalent in society at that point of time and he soaked in all of them with a mind that was mature beyond his physical age. Isn't it wonderful that even at such a tender age he was alert to subtle prejudices that were present even in black people. Like, he mentions that he was loved more because somehow he was born with lighter skin than his sibling. His life as young boy was worsened by sudden demise of his father. Reading through the chapter it can be made out that probably his death was a result of racial conflict. The social and government interference at the time was not welcome by his mother. The purported assistance provided by the government agencies and unrequited affair of his mother destroyed the last support system that the family was relying on. As teenager Malcom moved to many cities and sought refuge in love of his half sister, drugs, and girls and had his share of encounters with drug peddlers, prostitutes pimps and police. He even made a short-lived career for himself as drug hustler that eventually landed him in jail. It is here in jail that Malcom displays admirable strength of character and discipline. He picks up the habit of reading and become a voracious reader. He deliberately trains his mind to read and write effectively. In confines of the cell, he showcases his adaptability and innovates so that he can read more and more. This is the most inspirational and exciting part of the book. Despite all odds stacked against him, he turns jail into a university for himself that would eventually graduate him into Malcom X that the world would later admire. After his tenure in jail he joins a movement called Nation of Islam that was headed by Elijah Muhammad. Malcom X officially embraces Islam and most of his philosophy and narratives hereafter is built around his religion that he considers being panacea for all the suffering of black people. To him Islam had all the spiritual answers needed for liberation of black people. His obsessive affair with Islam and single-minded focus on its propagation throughout America makes him extremely so much popular with the organization that he was perceived as potential threat to the supreme leader that he idolized. I like and admire him for his resolve, dedication and focus but I could see a paradoxical approach in his ideology though. For example, he blames that all whites have stereotyped black people and suffer from extreme racial prejudices that manifests as hatred and violence but at the same time he declares that black people should not trust ANY white, as all white people are evil. He goes on to claim that White has evolved from Black people but genetically it is impossible that black people could evolve from White. Since black people precede white ones on planet, former are inherently superior and should act like one. The current inferiority prevalent is a consequence of systematic brainwash sponsored by church on behalf of white people. This assumption itself encourages superiority of one race over other. His action appears to be driven more by sentiments and faith than logic and rationale. To him Islam is the ultimate religion and Quran is the voice of Allah and hence cannot be challenged. For him Elijah Muhammad, the head of Nation of Islam, was next only to Prophet. He idolized as omniscient and omnipotent and someone who could do no wrong. Such myopic view was doomed to perish. His blind faith in Nation of Islam as a movement, its head Elijah Mohammad and his extreme desire to propagate Islam as binding force for the ultimate brotherhood that would transcend boundaries it too naive and simplified. After he broke or rather was forced to broke his ties with Nation of Islam he visited African and middles east nations. His trip and interaction with people around the world reshaped his mindset. He becomes more inclusive and collaborative. He remained cynical about white people but with significantly reduced intensity. He could not survive for long after he was suspended from Nation of Islam and was assassinated before he was even 40. His militant approach, his fiery oratory, his clarity of purpose and dedication made him extremely popular and earned him huge number of followers. Given his approach towards life it was imminent to have a violent end. My final take: the book is very good if I could do away with overdose of religious content.

Encouraging and true image is presented upfront. An autobiography in which you will get everything crime, love, people and politics with the great American issue of racism. It contents power packed lines which motivates people while reading. Writer has crafted autobiography so well that it unveils layers by layers the problem of racism and reach to its roots. Malcom X still stands as an example for many to fight against racism and also he inspire people who are fighting against casteism in India. Book quality and Delivery was great by Amazon. Thanks Amazon.

Before buying this book, I was worried by many reviews. Even though paper quality is not up to the mark and font is a bit small than usual, inside story will not let you down. Horrific childhood, thrilling youth and life changer prison- will bring you to unusual land. One of the point which still amazes is Malcolm's passion for reading. In prison, if he was not bunker with book, he must be at cell library! Alex Haley done a fair job. Nice write up, narrative style is too good.

Que livro!! Maior figura histórica de todos os tempos!

Malcolm X n'avait jamais cru qu'il vivrait assez longtemps pour vieillir... Le dimanche 21 février 1965, il est assassiné à l'age de 39ans, foudroyé par 16 balles de révolver lors d'un meeting à Harlem. Qui a commandité la crime? A qui Malcolm X fesait il peur? Et surtout qui était Malcolm X? Leader charismatique, orateur hors pair, grand "messie noir" des années soixante, celui qui proclamait "Non, je ne me considère pas comme Américain. Je fais partie des 22 millions de Noir victimes des l'américanisme (...) C'est en victime que je porte les yeux sur l'Amérique. Et ce que j'aperçois ce n'est pas le rêve américain, mais le cauchemar américain", marqua à jamais l'histoire et la vie politique américaines. Né dans le nebraska ou le Ku Klux Klan faisait alors la loi, enfant des rues à Boston, puis à New York ou il verse dans la délinquance, Malcolm fera son éducation en prison avant de devenir le porte parole du mouvement islamiste américain.... Cette passionnante autobiographie, ou malcolm raconte son combat et sa vie avec franchise et émotion, est à l'origine du film de Spikee Lee: Malcolm X avec Denzel Washington dans le role titre.

Die Autobiographie von Malcolm X, mit einem neuen Vorwort von Attallah Shabazz, ist ein kraftvolles Zeugnis einer außergewöhnlichen Lebensreise. Das Buch, das in Zusammenarbeit mit Alex Haley entstand, erzählt die bewegende Geschichte eines Mannes, der vom Verbrecher zum Bürgerrechtsaktivisten wurde. Die ehrlichen und schonungslosen Erzählungen von Malcolm X bieten nicht nur Einblicke in seine persönlichen Herausforderungen und Triumphe, sondern werfen auch ein Licht auf die politische und soziale Landschaft seiner Zeit. Die scharfsinnige Analyse von Rassismus, Ungerechtigkeit und persönlichem Wachstum macht dieses Buch zu einem zeitlosen Klassiker. Die Einführung von Attallah Shabazz verleiht dem Werk zusätzliche Tiefe, indem sie einen modernen Blick auf die Bedeutung von Malcolm X und sein Vermächtnis wirft. Shabazz, als Tochter von Malcolm X, bringt eine persönliche Perspektive ein, die das Erbe ihres Vaters weiterführt. Die Autobiographie fesselt den Leser von Anfang bis Ende. Malcolm Xs lebendige Sprache, sein Humor und seine Weisheit ziehen den Leser in seine Welt und lassen ihn an den Höhen und Tiefen seines Lebens teilhaben. Der Leser erlebt nicht nur die Transformation des Mannes Malcolm Little zu Malcolm X, sondern auch die Transformation einer Ära der Bürgerrechtsbewegung. Dieses Buch ist nicht nur eine faszinierende Lebensgeschichte, sondern auch ein kraftvolles Manifest für persönliche Freiheit, soziale Gerechtigkeit und den unerschütterlichen Glauben an Veränderung. Die Autobiographie von Malcolm X bleibt ein bedeutendes Werk, das die Leser dazu inspiriert, über Vorurteile und Ungerechtigkeiten nachzudenken und sich für eine bessere Welt einzusetzen.

Awsome book to read with the bio graphies. Good book to spend time with..............

I have been going through an autobiography/memoir phase for the past couple of years. This is probably the best one I've read so far. Regardless of whether you like Malcolm X or not; whether you're Muslim or not; racist or not; black or white--read it!