The Autobiography of Malcolm X (As Told to Alex Haley)
by Malcolm X

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Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

According to Webster, review means to view again, to reconsider, to write a critical notice to inspect.

At this writing I am reconsidering and viewing again The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
I started reading this book years ago, but never finished this book. This is the first time I actually read this book to the end. I always felt that Malcolm X was too controversial and racist and that wasn't my platform. In reading his book, I became aware of the fact that his message was misinterpretted, even by myself, an African American woman. I interpretted his book by the quote, "by any means necessary", meaning that even if it takes violence to achieve any political or social goal, achieve it even if it is accomplished by violence. I thought that his main foundation was violence, but it wasn't. His life shows, that in the midst of adversity, there is always triumphant hope. We've all had pivotal points in our life when someone said something that touched our hearts, positively or negatively, a certain "turning point." One turning point in Malcolm's life was a teacher who discouraged him from being who he wanted to grow up to be. This became a turning point, because he realized the teacher's true feelings about black people.

I would recommend this book for all readers to get a real understanding of Malcolm X, the man. He lived his life recklessly, but had to finally get to the point in his life where he had to give up control, because he had no choice. He learned self-control and submission, something he never would adhere to. But, even at this turning point, he began to learn, to further his education, by copying the dictionary. He had a certain drive to succeed, whether a positive destiny or negative destiny. Sometimes we are forced (and sometimes voluntarily) into positions in life where we feel destitute, with no hope and no will to move forward. There is a saying, "there is always someone worse off than you." Once you read this true story, you will be encouraged to move forward to achieve the goals you have set for yourself.

I had the opportunity to rent the video tape and to see the movie Malcolm X. Though it was a good summary of his life, it really doesn't capture the details of his life. This book is very thorough depiction of his life.

Malcolm started many of the temples in the Muslim religion and the newspaper, Muhammad Speaks. In spite of all that he had accomplished, jealousy was the vindictive angle that costs him his position with the Muslims. He went to Mecca to experience the purity of the religion of Islam.. Upon his return, he began to change his message. He had, finally, found his purpose in life.

As I read this book, it has become so personal that I can see myself and others in some of the situations. It helps us to delve deeper into the plans and purposes of our own lives, and to always know that there is hope and a purpose and plan for our lives. We just have to pursue our dreams until they become that satisfying reality.

Summary of The Autobiography of Malcolm X (As Told to Alex Haley)

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