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Summary: The Truth
Review: Malcom was a lover, teller and seeker of truth. Some of the Buffy from Toldedo, Ohio-type reviewers have a problem with his honest assessments of the evil white people have done in this country but for the rest of you who like Malcolm love and are seeking the truth, this book will make an impact on your thinking.
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Summary: The refutation I must write to all those people who...
Review: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read this book in the 8th grade, and I feel like I've retained and comprehended more than other raters have. The theme at the end of the work definitely seems to be that Malcolm X went on a pilgrimage to Mecca and learned some very important things. He ate with people with the blondest of blond hair and bluest of blue eyes, and he viewed a number of whites from around the world to be better muslims than he was himself. And when he saw that not all whites are like the whites in America representing the dominant paradigm of imperialsim, hate, and oppression, he changed his political stance.
I wonder if the people that read this and gave it a poor rating actually read this 20th century classic, or if they just accepted what all the "good ol boys" in power said they should believe about this "strong influential black man". Malcolm X quite possibly could have been assassinated for breaking off from the nation and later his understanding he came to in wanting to help people understand the love he had come to through god, not preaching hate.
As for reviewers who said the book is about Malcolm X learning obvious lessons in life, they obviously haven't gotten the point about how complex life really is, for they have not learned these lessons. I suggest the read Saint Augustine's Confessions for they will find he learned a similiar type of "obvious lesson", Jesus Christ taught similiar "obvious lessons" in a desperate attempt to save the world. I am aware of these "obvious" things I must learn in life, but have not quite learned them, so like Socrates I will continue to pursue them, I will pursue justice and love as Malcolm X did.
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Summary: Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!
Review: I read this book years ago & sill reread captions of it from time to time. When I first started, it was difficult to put down, I couldn't wait to hear what happened next! The absolute best book & autobiography I've ever read in my life!!! An enlightening look into the life of the most brilliant, progressive, strong, influential & misunderstood leader the world has ever seen! Did more for the human rights revolution than any other African-American in history! A must read for all cultures, should be mandatory reading in schools. Paints vividly the hopelessness, despair & pain of poverty & living in the ghetto as an African-American in the wealthiest nation on earth & how one can remake themselves just by 1 idea, thought or decision! Also, reveals a glimmer of truth about Elijah Muhammad & his motives. (there are other sources that go into more detail specifically concerning that)Portrays how 1 man's tireless & selfless efforts to liberate & educate a nation & then have some of the very people he's helping abandon, betray & ultimately kill him. Put this true story of the evolution of a revolutonary and the american dream on your To DO list & get it now!
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Summary: A book that can truly have an impact on anyone's life
Review: I'm a sixteen year old white student living in New Jersey and I picked this book up about two years ago. I had always been a huge history buff and really wanted to learn more about the different aspects of the civil rights movement in America. I had heard from a teacher at my school about Malcolm X's autobiography and how it would be a great way to explore the more "extremist" side of the civil rights issue. He couldn't have been more right. I found this book to be one of the most influential books I have ever read. To learn about Malcolm's rise from poverty in Michigan all the way to him becoming a powerful and influential and minister in the Muslim Community was simple amazing. From this book, I have developed such a greater understanding and appreciation for the entire civil rigts movement. Amazing book.
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Summary: Review: Autobiography of Malcolm X
Review: The Autobiography of Malcolm X is not simply a good way to learn about one of America's greatest African-American leaders; it is an excellent source of information about the time in which Malcolm lived.While reading this book it may seem like Malcolm skipped a few years in his life from when he was a grade school student in Lansing, Michigan to a hustler on the streets of Harlem when in reality he had told the story like it was. The premature death of Earl Little in 1931, Malcolm's father, seemed to scar him for life and causing him to be very much racially intolerant. Malcolm's racial intolerance caused him to look at every type of social activity under a microscope that could only identify the differences between whites and blacks. This book was so well written that I felt as though I was actually there watching Malcolm live a life of danger and reform. Because of this the book caused me to become more and more frustrated. The best way to put it is that you could see on paper the downward spiral of an extremely intelligent young man who was his class president to a man that ends up in prison. Just as I thought things would become even worse for Malcolm I saw the light just as he did. The light was Islam. Islam was a sugarcoated bullet for Malcolm. Without religion he could have been killed being a hustler on streets of Harlem, but his newfound love for religion was the cause of his death in the end. The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a compelling story that is as much inspiring as it is disturbing. This is a must read for all Americans.
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Summary: Malcolm X
Review: I feel that Malcolm X, whose true name is El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz poured his entire life, his emotions, and his heart into this book in order to educate the masses about the harsh reality of what black people went through during his time. He tells of his life before his trip to Mecca. That of a drug addict thief in the slums; moreover, the book illustrates how he shrugged that life off and became a man whose powerful speaking and action influenced thousands of black men and women to seek a better life for themselves. I loved the way Malcolm X [italicized] was written. Malcolm X and Alex Haley painted the literary picture of the situations and settings in Malcolm X [italicized] astonishingly well. This book removed the veil from my eyes about the African American movement, and their situation in a pre-civil rights time period that was shaped completely by white men. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to expand their mind and open themselves to knew ideas and thought, as well as look back on the harsh realities of that time period. The only thing that detracts from Malcolm X is its length, which scares readers off and is hard to work through. The length of the book is necessary as Malcolm X’s life was so packed with important events and history that a shorter book wouldn't be able is necessary to include his entire life story. To rap it Up -
Good: Well written, gripping story, historically enlightening.
Bad: A high page count that cannot be avoided.
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Summary: Malcolm Little
Review: History often shows Malcolm X as a malcontent, but read this book to learn about the real man. His rise from burglar to leader is fascinating. His thoughts about social and political issues are extremely interesting. This should be required reading in every American history class.
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Summary: Changed my thinking.
Review: I was amazed at the candor of this book, something that probably wouldn't be repeated in today's more 'politically correct' times. It was tense reading until the book's conclusion which gave me hope for our understanding of race and prejudice. It also gave me a greater understanding of how one can attempt to leave hatred behind, not blindly, not through hope, but through intellect, experience and integrity. Truly inspiring.
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Summary: Malcolm X Makes You Look Deep into Yourself but Loses Focus
Review: The Autobiography of Malcolm X may be difficult to read because Malcolm uses extreme language in order to gain attention. However, he does this because he is trying to make the reader see his or her own faults in how they treat people of other races and to create a realization that there is a race problem in the United States. The reader learns much about themself that they may have not realized before reading the book. Malcolm does seem to emphasize topics such as his time as a criminal too much. The afterward by Alex Haley addresses some of the faults of Malcolm in the telling of his story. Malcolm X should focus on the positive aspects of his enlightenment at Mecca. Instead, he spends the majority of the book discussing negative experiences and his bad feelings towards white people. Malcolm X is a long read, but it is worth the time. Buying The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a good investment because it can make the reader experience feelings that he or she has never felt before. The reader can then explore these feelings and become a better person because of it and learn how to interact better with people of other races, no matter what color his or her skin is.
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Summary: An interesting, inspiring tale...
Review: This work is truly amazing. It is inspiring in that it compells one without much hope, and tells the story of a man on the verge of corruption who is amazingly rehabilitated while in prison. Malcolm X became an extremely intelligent man in prison, but only after he was introduced to Islam and the prophet- Elijah Muhammed. This page-turner is full of surprises; events that take the path of the story in entirely new directions, time after time. If you are looking for an interesting story of a great African-American and his struggle, this is definitely for you. It explains, in great detail, the entire life of this political and religious character. It is a mix of passion, religion, politics, a little bit of street life, and so much more...
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