The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley

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Everyone and their brother has read this book but me it seems, but I'm glad I did.

( My take on it )

The thing that stands out most to me is Malcolm himself. You can't help but like the man, and you can see that Alex Haley likes him as well -- it comes out all through the story.

I cannot recommend this book too highly. It's not for someone who doesn't want to take a serious look at the history of the US or its racial politics, but for someone willing to look at the matter with an open mind, this is a one of those books that will make you read it carefully and think about every page.