tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post5390535207022732786..comments2023-05-02T09:08:52.494-05:00Comments on Resistance is futile: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning MarableAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-51032832329053624822013-04-04T08:36:05.767-05:002013-04-04T08:36:05.767-05:00I don't know if you should avoid this book jus...I don't know if you should avoid this book just because of the controversy. I imagine this is one of the best books you'll find on him. But if you're interested in truth, clearly you'll have to look into the reasons for the controversy as well (i.e. read <i>A Lie of Reinvention: Correcting Manning Marable's Malcolm X</i> and make your own conclusions). As you say, you're never going to find a book that has undisputed truth about a man like Malcolm X.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-13019931878309746262013-04-02T20:41:51.823-05:002013-04-02T20:41:51.823-05:00He is a fascinating man. He started out one way bu...He is a fascinating man. He started out one way but after Mecca and his conversion to Islam he had what I'd call a soul colonic. All of that ugliness and hate was washed away. Him and Martin Luther King didn't always see eye to eye, but the respect and love they had for one another was evident long after their sad and unnecessary assassinations. <br />I'm so fascinated by his life and have been looking for a good and TRUE book about him. I know that's hard to find. Controversial figures always have lies and what not swirling around tainting the truth. Even if the truth is not kind I'd rather know it. <br />Awesome book to review! Thanks for that. Ok, I will not post anymore comments tonight..lolz..I will continue "blog stalking" though :)<br /><br />Bellas Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576276571107467319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-63262857784204351802013-03-28T08:10:47.799-05:002013-03-28T08:10:47.799-05:00I haven't read The Autobiography, but I'm ...I haven't read The Autobiography, but I'm thinking it will be more personally powerful, whereas this biography is more educational. I'll certainly supplement this book with the Autobiography this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-38172657932962514352013-03-28T08:09:00.574-05:002013-03-28T08:09:00.574-05:00Yeah, despite the controversy, I think this book i...Yeah, despite the controversy, I think this book is a great way to educate yourself about Malcolm X. You should read it. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-60149045459914846612013-03-26T09:08:54.046-05:002013-03-26T09:08:54.046-05:00The Autobiography of Malcolm X has been on our she...The Autobiography of Malcolm X has been on our shelves for as long as I can remember though I'm ashamed to say I've never read it. Perhaps a better choice for me than the book you mention, I will get around to reading it sometime.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863301599557441497.post-4778452850466489222013-03-26T05:36:47.473-05:002013-03-26T05:36:47.473-05:00I have heard about this book as well as a little b...I have heard about this book as well as a little bit about the controversy surrounding it. I also do not have enough knowledge to have a real opinion.<br /><br />I really want to read this as obviously the man played a vital role in history and shaping the world. <br /><br />Thanks for the review, the book itself sounds fantastic.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com