Autobiography of Malcolm X
An Autobiography of Malcolm X talks about the journey from ignorance & despair to knowledge & spiritual awakening. In collaboration with Alex Haley Malcolm shared his personal life so people can understand how life can be changed by one book.
Malcolm X , original name Malcolm Little, Muslim name el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, (born May 19, 1925, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. —died February 21, 1965, New York, New York ),
Malcolm X was an African American leader in the civil rights movement, minister and supporter of black nationalism. He urged his fellow black Americans to protect themselves against white aggression “by any means necessary,”.
According to Malcolm love of God & love of self are the important steps on the road to freedom.He tells us the acts of self creation.
The book is really helpful in changing the fixed perceptions and building self confidence.It played a great role in changing the lives of Africo Americans.
Discrimination with the Blacks is a dark history of America which still repeats itself in different parts of the State.The white cruelty is shared by Malcolm where he tells about the killing of his uncles & other family members.He remembers how his house was burnt by the white racists.
Malcolm' joining the Nation of Islam ( Alija Mohammed Movement ) with the great enthusiasm can be see the spread of movement among all African Americans But when he found the movement opposing its principles he left it openly.
Malcolm died by 21 bullets of 3 men of Alija Mohammed Movement but never said Right to Wrong !
An interesting autobiography recommended to be read !
Atiq Raja
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