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The Awakening of Malcolm X by Tiffany D. Jackson, Ilyasah Shabazz
2 reviews
thetealdeal's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Moderate: Slavery
betweentheshelves's review
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Farrar, Straus, and Giroux for an advanced copy of this book to review! I saw a few advertisements for it, and I was super excited to read it. It's an in-depth look at Malcolm X's young adult years, told in a way that makes his life more relatable to teenagers.
While this book is a sequel, it can definitely be read on its own. We piece together Malcolm X's past with flashbacks and dreams that Malcolm has when he was in prison. His story is a familiar one; he finds books and Islam in prison. We get to see how he transforms into the Malcolm X we're most familiar with. Overall, we get to see how rigged the system is against Black people and the way that Malcolm wants to fight against the system.
In addition, it's easy to see research was done on the topic. However, this doesn't take away from the story. There is a good mix of history, personal details from Malcolm X, and just enough fiction woven in. The topic is also timely, relating to the Black Lives Matter movement that's still happening in the United States.
This book would be a great addition to any classroom or library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide
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