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In 2013 Assata Shakur, founding member of the Black Liberation Army, former Black Panther and godmother of Tupac Shakur, became the first ever woman to make the FBI's most wanted terrorist list.

Assata Shakur's trial and conviction for the murder of a white State Trooper in the spring of 1973 divided America. Her case quickly became emblematic of race relations and police brutality in the USA. While Assata's detractors continue to label her a ruthless killer, her defenders cite her as the victim of a systematic, racist campaign to criminalise and suppress Black nationalist organisations.

This intensely personal and political autobiography reveals a sensitive and gifted woman, far from the fearsome image of her that is projected by the powers that be. With wit and candor, Assata recounts the formative experiences that led her to embrace a life of activism. With pained awareness she portrays the strengths, weaknesses and eventual demise of Black and white revolutionary groups at the hands of the state.

A major contribution to the history of Black liberation, destined to take its place alongside The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the works of Maya Angelou. Foreword written by Angela Davis.

©2017 Assata Shakur (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Historical Military & War Politicians Politics & Activism Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Social justice Biography
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Griping beyond words, I could have listened to another 100 hours.

one of the best books I listen to this year.

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If you can form a thought or a word in your mind, this will touch your soul. An account so heart breaking you will never look at politicians or the police in the same way and, demand they question and route out the abuse of power they have available to them!

INCREDIBLE! MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!!!

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the trials and tribulations, the suffering brutality and injustice resonates. the narrator conveys the experiences with an honesty that almost transport you momentarily into assatas's life situations. good read and would recommend

Assata

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An insight to black history of America. As I listened I was angry happy as the storey unfolded.

The calm voice shouting freedom

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An incredible story of a lifes journey through struggle, connection and hope. The interweaving chapters, historical context and descriptive scenes make this a fullfiling and engaging read/listen. This has inspired me to do more, through education and action and highlighted many of the injustices black people still face today.

Fascinating, moving and eye opening!

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