His journey from Omaha, Nebraska to Boston, Harlem and eventually Mecca is outlined in Haley’s Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965).
In the years prior to his assassination, Malcolm X shared his life story to prominent African American author Alex Haley. His positive impact, however, cannot be ignored as he raised the self-esteem of black Americans, reconnected them with their African heritage and spread Islamic faith throughout black communities. His controversial views challenged the mainstream civil rights movement as he opposed integration as championed by MLK and urged his followers to challenge white aggression by any means necessary. F.Malcolm X is regarded as one of the most prominent figures of the civil rights era during the 1950’s and 60’s. “This book will have a permanent place in the literature of the Afro-American struggle.” -I. a brilliant, painful, important book.” - The New York Times Praise for The Autobiography of Malcolm X
It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand America.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X stands as the definitive statement of a movement and a man whose work was never completed but whose message is timeless. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American Dream, and the inherent racism in a society that denies its nonwhite citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time. In the searing pages of this classic autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and anti-integrationist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Black Muslim movement. ONE OF TIME’S TEN MOST IMPORTANT NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
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