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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

By: Malcolm X, Alex Haley
Narrated by: Laurence Fishburne
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About this listen

One of Time’s 10 most important nonfiction books of the 20th century.

Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne.

In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X stands as the definitive statement of a movement and a man whose work was never completed but whose message is timeless. It is essential for anyone who wants to understand the African American experience and America as a whole.

©1965 Alex Haley and Malcolm X, © 1965 by Alex Haley and Betty Shabazz (P)2020 Audible, Inc. Americas Black & African American Politicians Politics & Activism Social Sciences United States Inspiring Funny Thought-Provoking

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One of those rare books that add a new lens to the way you view the world. Fantastic performance as well from Lawrence Fishburne. X is up there as one of the most influential men of the 21st century.

A must read

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Listened to many audible books ( with high ratings) this is just on next level, and it deserves to be on #1 of all times.

Every scenario has a important lesson to be learned.

Laurence Fishbourne, you really justified this book.

Best Book Of All Time..#1

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What a man Malcolm X was, today we see the issues he spoke about still present and still not resolved as he spoke about. The man was right, too right and too powerful, too charismatic, too much of a risk for the powers that be, that he ultimately paid with his life. The man who took no compromise and didn’t bend to anything. Just search up the recorded meetings the secret agents had with him telling him to stop. A book well worth reading, one that should be read in every school/college/university across the world

He wasn’t wrong. What a man.

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I've known about this book for a long time, but was inspired to read it after watching the film 'One Night in Miami'. Such an intelligent fearless man, who spoke his truth...still relevent today in 2021

Wow!

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And this new audio rendition by Fishburne breaths an intimate power into its narrative that at times gives you the feeling that Malcolm/Malik himself in sitting in a chair in the room speaking the words right off the page into the air and to your ears.

This book changed my life

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Firstly, the narration by Laurence Fishburne truly brought life to Malcolm's story and so convincingly transported my mind to every event in his lifetime with humour, intellect and deep reflection.

This is the autobiography that I never realised was so important to hear. There is so much I have learned and now greater understand about Malcolm's journey than what I thought I knew from limited history lessons or news articles. I highly recommend anyone to listen to this audiobook with an open mind and a willingness to learn how unity in purpose can help to right racism and to reflect on how relevant these words are today.

Compellingly brilliant and chillingly prophetic

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This book is a true eye opener, I’ve learnt things about Malcolm X, how America really treated the blacks and Islam. Laurence Fishburne does an excellent job as the narrator.

Malcolm X

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Really interesting insight into Black American history, and whom better to learn it from.. Great narrator too.

Eye opening!!

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I devoured this audio book. My ears could not get enough. The words in this book resonate and ring louder today than when they were first written. As an Afro/Caribbean British woman, it's sad to me how little progress has been made both in the USA and the rest of the world in regards to Black human rights. This book should be compulsory reading in schools.

Powerful book. A must read/listen to

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introspective view of the plight of black citizens in the country they struggled to cement their identity in. a look into American society and the role media plays when choosing to portray human rights leaders.

Historical insight

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