by Malcolm X
First published 2015
Malcolm X recounts his journey from Malcolm Little, a child in Lansing, Michigan, through years of poverty and petty crime that landed him in prison. Behind bars, he discovers the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and the Black Muslim movement. The newly renamed Malcolm X throws himself into Islamic teachings and becomes the Nation's top spokesman. His growing influence makes him one of America's most controversial figures. When his conscience compels him to break from Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm establishes the Organization of Afro-American Unity to inspire African Americans with messages of pride and self-determination. Working with journalist Alex Haley over nearly two years of interviews, Malcolm X reveals his perspective on American racism and the limitations faced by nonwhite citizens. His story captures the civil rights movement's momentum following Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 and the protest voices that rose during the 1960s.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, african-american, autobiography, 21st-century, african-american-historical-fiction, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, redemption
Setting: Lansing, Michigan, America
Period: 1950s, 1960s
528 pages · Kindle Edition · One World