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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Book • 1965
The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a spiritual conversion narrative that outlines Malcolm X's philosophy of black pride, black nationalism, and pan-Africanism.
The book, based on over 50 in-depth interviews conducted by Alex Haley between 1963 and Malcolm X's assassination in 1965, covers Malcolm's childhood, his young adulthood in Boston and New York City, his involvement in organized crime, his prison sentence, and his subsequent involvement with the Nation of Islam.
It also details his disillusionment with the Nation of Islam, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his travels in Africa.
The book is known for its candid and introspective narrative, offering a personal and historical perspective on the civil rights era and the life of one of its most influential figures.
The book, based on over 50 in-depth interviews conducted by Alex Haley between 1963 and Malcolm X's assassination in 1965, covers Malcolm's childhood, his young adulthood in Boston and New York City, his involvement in organized crime, his prison sentence, and his subsequent involvement with the Nation of Islam.
It also details his disillusionment with the Nation of Islam, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his travels in Africa.
The book is known for its candid and introspective narrative, offering a personal and historical perspective on the civil rights era and the life of one of its most influential figures.
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Charlamagne tha God as a book his dad gave him when he was young that led him to a lot of other books that changed his life.
Charlamagne tha God as a book his dad gave him when he was young that led him to a lot of other books that changed his life.
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Aspire with Charlamagne Tha God: From Broke at 30 to Millionaire Mogul— The Steps You Can Steal
Mentioned by Charlamagne Tha God as one of his father's favorite books, showing Malcolm Little's evolution to Malcolm X.
Charlamagne Tha God as one of his father's favorite books, showing Malcolm Little's evolution to Malcolm X.
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1167: Charlamagne Tha God | Get Honest or Die Lying
Mentioned by Baudelaire as one of the books Fela Kuti was exposed to during his time in the U.S.
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Kalakuta Museum (Classic)
Recommended by Seth Barron as a fascinating autobiography offering insights into the author's life and evolution of thought.
Crowd Funding and Mob Rule
Mentioned for his work as the ghostwriter of Malcolm X's autobiography.
New book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X’ examines his lasting impact on civil rights
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Adam Skolnick as a book that politicized him, considered a seminal work on anti-racism.
Adam Skolnick as a book that politicized him, considered a seminal work on anti-racism.
Roll On: America's Overdue (R)Evolution
Mentioned by Keith Lamar as the first serious book he read in prison, which marked a turning point in his life.
"I'm Innocent": Keith LaMar Speaks Live from Death Row About His Case, Conditions & Pending Execution
Mentioned by Chris Winterbauer as the source material for the Malcolm X movie and highly recommended.
Malcolm X
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Jasmine Sun as a book read in a virtual book club, appreciated by some for Malcolm X's personality.
Jasmine Sun as a book read in a virtual book club, appreciated by some for Malcolm X's personality.
🌻 builders vs. prigs (ft. arjun ramani)
Mentioned by Jason Tierney as a book that was previously his favorite before being supplanted by "Bird by Bird."
Leaders Are Readers - S2E7 - Out of Breath Podcast
