

From crime and delinquency to an unavoidable, crucial face of the Black Revolution- this story deserves much attention to truly understand the endeavors to eradicate racism from the fabric of American society.Ī most memorable quote from this book depicts Malcolm’s profound realization of how far he had come. His time in prison is a reconstruction of his everything he once stood for, or what he aimed for. He records his journey with precision- from childhood, then an adulthood consisting of crime and drugs. Malcolm’s brutal honesty and an unmistakable agitation towards the inherent racial prejudice during his formative years is agonizing. His sincere willingness to fight racism in society altered much of American history. It showcases his psychological and spiritual crisis which he channelized into something far greater than himself. No words or reviews are enough to express admiration for this powerful autobiography. Activist- He was a magnetic leader of the Afro-American Civil Rights Movement.
