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Malcolm X

A Life of Reinvention

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Malcolm X

By: Manning Marable
Narrated by: G. Valmont Thomas
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Pulitzer Prize, History, 2012

Years in the making, this is the definitive biography of the legendary black activist. Of the great figures in 20th-century American history, perhaps none is more complex and controversial than Malcolm X. Constantly rewriting his own story, he became a criminal, a minister, a leader, and an icon, all before being felled by assassins' bullets at age 39. Through his tireless work and countless speeches, he empowered hundreds of thousands of black Americans to create better lives and stronger communities while establishing the template for the self-actualized, independent African American man. In death, he became a broad symbol of both resistance and reconciliation for millions around the world.

Manning Marable's new biography of Malcolm is a stunning achievement. Filled with new information and shocking revelations that go beyond the Autobiography, Malcolm X unfolds a sweeping story of race and class in America, from the rise of Marcus Garvey and the Ku Klux Klan to the struggles of the civil-rights movement in the 50s and 60s. Reaching into Malcolm's troubled youth, it traces a path from his parents' activism through his own engagement with the Nation of Islam, charting his astronomical rise in the world of Black Nationalism and culminating in the never-before-told true story of his assassination.

Malcolm X will stand as the definitive work on one of the most singular forces for social change, capturing with revelatory clarity a man who constantly strove, in the great American tradition, to remake himself anew.

©2011 Manning Marable (P)2011 Penguin
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Thorough Research • Complex Portrayal • Engaging Narration • Historical Context • Transformative Journey
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Good story with clumsy narration. How you tell it can make an enormous difference. I would love a redo.

Compelling

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I loved the book.
The narrator did an excellent job really taking me into X's life.
The book has triumph, tragedy, and perseverance.

Great and detailed book

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feels like no stone is left unturned - no complexity or contradiction shied away from

excellent read - balanced and nuanced

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Malcolm should be standing next to Dr. King at the National Mall. The potential of this man if he had lived.

Great Book

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LOVE IT DIDN'T WANT IT TO END!!!! WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE SO THEY CAN KNOW A LITTLE MORE ABOUT A MAN THAT IS A PART OF HISTORY

Fantastic!!!! A MUST READ!!!!

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The author did a fantastic job of researching the life of this remarkable man. He was an inspiration to me when I was a ethnic minority Muslim student in China suffering all kinds of discrimination and injustices; his story gave me hope that I could reinvent my life. For nearly two decades, he has been a role model for me. He is a paragon of incessant quest for truth, justice, knowledge. His love for his people and the oppressed peoples of the world is unquestionable. A true HERO!!!

Excellent book

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This audiobook is a great opportunity y for those who were moved and autobiography by Alex Haley to dive deeper and learn more the about the life of the great civil rights leader.

A nuanced and detailed biography

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An amazing read. If your a fan of history for the civil rights era, this is a must read.

Well detailed read on the life of Malcolm X

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Loved every second of this book. The narrator really brings the story to life. Such a great in-depth overview of the life of Malcom X.

Fantastic

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Enjoyed the narrator. I felt like I learned SO much from this book, about Malcolm and world/us history. Did not find it too academic, despite the length and depth of the content. I would recommend to anyone willing to pick it up!
I started with this book first before his autobiography and it mentions the creation and process of his autobiography a lot. I’m glad I did them in this order.

I learned so much!

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