First published 1974
Angela Davis recounts her journey from a young civil rights activist to a prominent revolutionary leader. Facing arrest, trial, and imprisonment for her political views, she confronts the threats of state repression head-on. Her story is one of resilience, conviction, and a lifelong commitment to global liberation. At its core, this autobiography explores Davis' unwavering dedication to the fight for racial and economic justice.
Genres: 20th-century, african-american, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: conviction, found-family, resilience
Setting: United States, Birmingham, California
Period: 1944 to 1974
392 pages · Paperback · Haymarket Books
Content warnings: racism