Review 147: The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley

The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley by Malcolm X and Alex Haley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Incredible, powerful book. 

Despite it being a book written 55 years ago, it is an excellent read for these times, unfortunately. Too much has remained the same, and much of what Malcolm X says is still true and valid. For instance, the economic situation has been rigged against Black Americans to gain any economic progress. He pointed out even in Harlem how few businesses were black owned.  Although what he is most known for is more sensational statements. What may not be understood is how he was changing his views as more knowledge was learned.

Reading alongside the climate of today makes you realize, sadly, how little has really changed since the 60s. What would Malcolm's views been if he was able to live decades longer? How ironic that he was killed teaching what he strongly believed in, echoing his father's death. Malcolm was left without a father at aged six, his oldest child about the same age.

READING PROGRESS

June 14, 2020 – Started Reading

June 15, 2020 – page 12 - 2.28%
June 16, 2020 – page 41 - 7.78%
June 17, 2020 – page 74 - 14.04%
June 18, 2020 – page 103 - 19.54%
June 19, 2020 – page 133 - 25.24%
June 23, 2020 – page 146 - 27.7%
June 24, 2020 – page 179 - 33.97%
June 25, 2020 – page 195 - 37.0%
June 29, 2020 – page 306 - 58.06%
June 30, 2020 – page 338 - 64.14%
July 1, 2020 – page 384 - 72.87%
July 2, 2020 – page 406 - 77.04%
July 3, 2020 – page 429 - 81.4%
July 5, 2020 – Finished Reading