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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.

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Chamath Palihapitiya

Charlamagne Tha God

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Chamath Palihapitiya

as an amazing biography.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he read during his teenage years.

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Mentioned by

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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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Charlamagne Tha God

as one of his father's favorite books, showing Malcolm Little's evolution to Malcolm X.

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Glenn Loury

as a book that impacted him as a Black intellectual.

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Spike Lee

as the autobiography that Nelson Mandela said helped him to keep going while in prison.

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Ibram X. Kendi

as having transformed his life when he read it in middle school.

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Mentioned by

Brandon Carter

, referencing a quote he read in high school about never telling people your plans.

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Craig Robinson

as a book everyone should read.

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Mentioned by

Sana Saeed

as a major revolutionary text that impacted her political views.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in a discussion about representation in literature.

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Mentioned by

Preston Smiles

as a book that changed his perspective.

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as a book about life and how you can change your life.

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as a fascinating autobiography offering insights into the author's life and evolution of thought.

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Mentioned by

Keith LaMar

as the first serious book he read in prison, which marked a turning point in his life.

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Mentioned by

Chris Winterbauer

as the source material for the Malcolm X movie and highly recommended.

Mentioned by

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as a book read in a virtual book club, appreciated by some for Malcolm X's personality.

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Sonia Poulton

as a fantastic piece of work, detailing the life of Malcolm X.

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Jason Tierney

as a book that was previously his favorite before being supplanted by "Bird by Bird."

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