Malcolm X

Name: Malcolm X
ISBN: 9780863163197

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1991191 pagesPublishers' Group West

The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a landmark American memoir co-authored by civil rights leader Malcolm X and journalist Alex Haley. Published posthumously in 1965 after Malcolm's assassination, it traces his transformation from a troubled youth to the Nation of Islam's most prominent spokesman, and later into Sunni Islam. The book documents decades of racism, imprisonment, and self-reinvention as he became one of the defining voices of Black empowerment and racial justice in 20th-century America.

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Malcolm X

Malcolm X's powerful story comes alive in his Autobiography of Malcolm X. This essential work offers a firsthand account of his journey from a troubled youth to a leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement. It's a vital read for anyone interested in American history and the fight for equality.

Archie Epps

Archie Epps edited the significant non-fiction collection, "Malcolm X: Speeches, Interviews, and Statements." This book brings together the influential civil rights leader's own words, offering direct insight into his views.