the autobiography of malcolm x book review

Throughout the entire book, there is not one mention of African Americans wearing suits and bow-ties selling bean pies. However, what X refers to as the ‘Farce on Washington’ is an enlightening take on that day, events leading up to it, and life after. It is forever linked with speeches, co-existence, and unity. Anytime that day is discussed, it is described with vigor and hope. Malcolm X’s take on the March on Washington was probably one of the funniest accounts of that historical day I have ever read. Unlike the Spike Lee movie, the book familiarizes readers with many more of this civil rights icon’s direct thoughts and his true path to righteousness.

The King’s Law and a more militant me would have definitely defecated on them. We had 2 dreadlocked brothers that preached Negro gospels every chance they got during my upperclassman days. I’m not sure if UT could have handled another The King’s Law. Perhaps it was opportune for everyone else that I did not read it during college. Perhaps, I would have been just a tad more militant. Full of thought-provoking issues, and full of humor. This book is 497 pages of raw, honest, unfiltered, and inspiring accounts of one of America’s most intriguing and electrifying men. Hence I chose the Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley. Naturally intrigued by history and its protagonists, I am drawn to autobiographies. 'The most important book I'll ever read.'-Spike Leeįor the first time in a long time I decided to read recreationally and heed the advice I gave readers (about educating ourselves) in my first post.

The autobiography of malcolm x book review