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The autobiography of Malcolm X, With the assistance of Alex Haley. Intro. by M.S. Handler. Epilogue by Alex Haley

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The autobiography of Malcolm X, With the assistance of Alex Haley. Intro. by M.S. Handler. Epilogue by Alex Haley
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The autobiography of Malcolm X
Responsibility statement
With the assistance of Alex Haley. Intro. by M.S. Handler. Epilogue by Alex Haley
Summary
Malcolm X's searing memoir is a great autobiography. The reasons are many: the blistering honesty with which he recounts his transformation from a bitter, self-destructive petty criminal into an articulate political activist, the continued relevance of his militant analysis of white racism, and his emphasis on self-respect and self-help for African Americans. And there's the vividness with which he depicts black popular culture
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