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An Autobiography

By: Angela Y. Davis
Narrated by: Angela Y. Davis
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Brought to you by Penguin.

A powerful and commanding account of the life of trailblazing political activist Angela Davis

Edited by Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, An Autobiography is a classic of the Black Liberation era which resonates just as powerfully today. Long hard to find, it is reissued now with a new introduction by Davis, for a new audience inspired and galvanised by her ongoing activism and her extraordinary example.

In the book, she describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century: from her political activity in a New York high school to her work with the U.S. Communist Party, the Black Panther Party, and the Soledad Brothers; and from the faculty of the Philosophy Department at UCLA to the FBI's list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.

Told with warmth, brilliance, humour, and conviction, it is an unforgettable account of a life committed to radical change.

© Angela Y. Davis 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Critic reviews

There are books you should read, books that you will enjoy reading, and books that will educate you. Rarely does one book do all three. The Autobiography of Angela Y. Davis is one of those books (Marcus Ryder)
[A] rare book that even almost 50 years later feels timely and relevant. Maybe too relevant, considering how little has changed in the interim
She has eyes in the back of our head. With her we can survive and resist (John Berger)
Davis's arguments for justice are formidable. . . The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied
Angela Davis has stood her ground on every issue important to the health of our people and the planet. It is impossible to read her words or hear her voice and not be moved to comprehension and gratitude for our incredible luck in having her with us (Alice Walker)
All stars
Most relevant
An extraordinary story, of an extraordinary lady, in her words and voice, phenomenal!!! An education, a political statement, a tragedy, a movement, a celebration... Angela Y Davis is a living legend, and these chapters are her receipts!
Do not think twice about purchasing this audio, you will never be sorry you did!

Spectacular!!!

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Angela is certainly a force to be reckoned with, this audio book brought me to tears so many times. It's such a treat to have the Icon herself do the narration.

Just brilliant

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Angela Davis is a role model, an icon, a leader, a legend. Her modesty would not allow her to accept such praise I am sure, as in true leadership style she would point to the work of so many others in sharing credit. She has dedicated her life to the struggle for freedom and against oppressions. This book documents the how and the why and the price she, and millions like her, have paid for resisting inequality and injustice. Everyone should read it; all will learn from it if they engage with her messages. I am proud to be on the same planet as this black woman.

Inspiring and still totally relevant today

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I took my time in listening to this book and the detail has given me a better understanding of what Angela Davis endured throughout her past experience and where she is current.

I was captivated and had to listen and repeat many chapters.

Listened Intently

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Loved every bit of it, very engaging listening to all of the details of her story and how it links to every other person in enduring the struggle in their fight for freedom.

Absolutely amazing!

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