Malcolm X Summary

The autobiography of Malcolm X is a book that will enlighten the reader into some of the hardships and discrimination the Afro-American has had to endure in America. Many people consider Malcolm X to be a radical leader, encouraging violence as a tool to fight discrimination. What this book does, for me and for many others, is open the world that Malcolm was faced and clarifies many of the controversial actions of Malcolm, such as preaching hate towards whites. The autobiography of Malcolm X is a book that helps the reader to understand some of the discrimination that Afro-Americans are faced with, all-the-while, explaining and giving reasoning to the deliberations that Malcolm X dealt and the impact that he has left on millions of people

The book offers a view from the Afro-American life that I never would have seen otherwise. Before reading the book, I had the image of Malcolm X being a radical leader, encouraging violence and supporting Pan-Africanism. What I now understand is that Malcolm, along with every other single Afro-American, have been undergoing some of the worst discrimination in history. Malcolm gave support to the Afro-American in the fact that he preached the white man was to be the devil while under Black Muslimism, I cannot blame him for doing so as I would have as well if placed in his shoes. Not only that but in Malcolm’s last years he converted to Islam, where he was introduced to a world of peace where races could co-exist with no problems, only after being outlawed from Black Muslims where Malcolm gave many years of devotion to promote the religion, also another example of the hardship Malcolm was faced

Malcolm put together a piece of art, in regards to the difficulties of an Afro-American, all-the-while explaining his own thoughts, beliefs, and reasoning. This is a well-put together book and will keep the reader wanting more. Malcolm’s autobiography opens the reader to a new world that many have never even had to dream of, in regards to racism and discrimination. It helps clarify Malcolm’s beliefs and shows that he has always meant well, whose objective is to gain equality for the Afro-American. Malcolm tells the blunt truth of racism in America and should be read by all to fully grasp what has happened in our country and what continues to happen on a daily basis to this day. I feel this is a must read for every American citizen, regardless of race or religion. Malcolm’s autobiography shows the reader the hardships endured by Afro-Americans on a daily basis and gives reasoning on Malcolm’s actions and deliberations and how he has impacted millions everywhere in the