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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
- As Told to Alex Haley
- Narrated by: Laurence Fishburne
- Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins
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- Phoenician
- 09-10-20
Audible Masterpiece
Listening to Malcolm X in the voice of Morpheus is a trip. I've been red pilled.
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- Kerry
- 09-16-20
it's Nearly perfect
one of my favorite books of all time.. only problem is that the preface is missing.... I think Laurence Fishburne did a great Job channelling Malcolm... only person that might have done better is Denzel in the 90s... only reason I'm not giving it 5stars is because it's missing a Preface... (Alex Haley's part about meeting Malcom X) and the Epilogue..(the Death of Malcolm X and the events leading up too)... Those parts are equally important to me and I remember them from the physical copy..
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- Debra M. Givin
- 09-12-20
Sadly this was written in 1964...
We did not listen then and we are not really listening now. Too many foxes and not enough wolves in powerful positions. You will have to listen/read the book to understand my comment. Malcolm X is insightful, articulate and self aware; Alex Haley is a skillful writer; and Laurence Fishburne’s narration is excellent.
54 people found this helpful
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- joseph
- 09-10-20
Absolutely stunning!
Laurence Fishburne brings this story to life! His voice is perfect for long listening sessions.
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- Brad Allen-Bean
- 09-10-20
It’s the Narrating
I’m not even finished with the book yet. But Laurence Fishburnes’ way of telling this story is amazing. 11/10 I’m sure when I’m finished
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- Jeffrey Bruton
- 09-14-20
I am a better man
I am a better man for having listened to this book. I never knew that Malcolm X had left a autobiography however, I remember that time period. I was young then, I dealt with a lot of racism and one of the things that I remembered was white associates would try to force me to tell them was I for Malcolm X or was I for Martin Luther King. They would tell me Malcolm X is a Bad ni@#er and Martin Luther king was a good one. **( Note how they used the N word and did not think it was offensive). I never bought into any of that and never gave my opinion as you would loose either way. I just wanted to see both of them force this country into new Direction. Today's young men and women who don't remember the struggle of the 1960s they don't remember very much except in history books. But to see white America finally catch on that the systematic racism is deeply ingrained (BLM George Floyd). The Autobiography of Malcolm X shows how far we have come and where we are today. Really loved Chapter 15
38 people found this helpful
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- Cliente Amazon
- 09-12-20
Outstanding
I 've been waiting for it since July after hearing the sample, and, oh boy, even better than I imagined. it's like watching a movie with your ears
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- nathan R
- 09-12-20
Amazing All Around. I Could Not Stop Listening.
Unmatchable story and narration. Lawrence brought his best game, with so much Heart. If you have any curiosity about the inspirational story of an extraordinary man, expand your perspective with this outstanding reading. It spans so much rawness of life & emotion. It's fullness will not let you down. This story is very important In this time.
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- ROMANTICIST PHILOSOPHICAL
- 09-11-20
STELLAR PERFORMANCE
I have read and reread the book for decades. Everytime I read it, I gained profiles knowledge. I am soooo grateful that in my lifetime I can listen to Malcolm X's story to the finest. Laurence Fishburne made a stellar performance. ALWAYS RELEVANT.
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- John M Hubball
- 09-12-20
Worth the wait
I’ve been looking forward to this production since it was announced and Laurence Fishburne really delivered. Far and away the best audiobook I’ve purchased this year. The book is great in its own right so I don’t think I can add any praise that hasn’t already been given to the text. I’m already about half way through this one and I’ll probably repeat it a couple more times in the coming weeks. Fishburne is THAT good.
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- Maik B
- 02-25-21
Phenomenal and absolutely essential!
The Autobiography of Malcolm X, the title should be enough , but Malcolm’s life , struggles , triumphs and is an incredible inspirationally listening experience...
This is a very important book and although Malcolm X is somebody I am inspired by , but to anyone who doesn’t know the truth and historical facts about MX , you can hear how visionary Malcolm was and how he was so ahead of his time with his incredible insights into life , civil and human rights which we can all relate to today !
The narrator Laurence Fishburne is phenomenal and captures the mood , language , humour and ambience of the intense content that keeps you absolutely riveted from beginning to the end..
I thoroughly recommend this Malcolm X audio book as absolutely essential and fascinating and with LF’s wonderful narration making it a truly amazing listening experience!
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- Mel
- 09-21-20
Fantastic.
A must listen. This book is fantastically narrated and is much needed in these times. His life journey is fascinating and full of life lessons.
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- Gagan Singh
- 10-20-20
Narrated by a champ
Lawrence Fishburne’s performance is commendable and I got goosebumps listening to this audiobook. Love it!
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- Shaheak Choudhury
- 12-21-20
A must read
One of those rare books that add a new lens to the way you view the world. Fantastic performance as well from Lawrence Fishburne. X is up there as one of the most influential men of the 21st century.
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- Del
- 12-25-20
eye opener.
Great book.love the truth and the way it came across. More than just an angry man, the pressure he must have felt.
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- Catherine Mack
- 12-10-20
Fascinating
I had a jumble of emotions whilst listening to this book, from incredulity, irritation, deep sadness and amusement at situations Mr X found himself and his sardonic humour.
I nearly gave up on this a couple of times as the honesty was at times difficult. But this book is about Malcom X's journey warts and all. The final chapters explain his journey and the conclusions he came to based on close observation of his fellow man in a variety of situations.
A book I've always wanted to read and I'm so glad I did.
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- Fitgal
- 09-18-20
Fab
This book was that good I'm going to listen to it again.
I definitely recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-27-21
very informative
this book was greatly narrated and it was good to get an insight into his life
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- Teslim
- 09-19-20
Immense book. Excellent narration. Supreme Malcolm
I really hope a new generation of readers/listeners take the time to engage with story of Malcolm X. He was truly a visionary
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- Faisal A
- 09-19-20
Wow.
Extremely powerfully performed, really takes you on a vivid journey. Although I had read it before this is a book we must read and reread again. Never has it been more relevant than today.
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- Timothy Llewellyn
- 11-16-21
I have been recommending this to everyone
This is a great book. It may make you consider transfering to Islam, and hate white people for a while, but I really learnt a lot, and couldn't put it down.
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- Tomas
- 09-20-20
insightful
Book surprisingly goes into great detail of what it was like in black ghetto's of the 1940's America. Then it expands further and looks more broadly at the civil rights movement, in an American and International context. A incredible story well told that is thought provoking.
Also the voice acting is spot on.
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- JACQUES LE ROUX
- 03-27-21
Amazing.
This should be mandatory human education. Brilliantly narrated. Indispensable view into the mind of the oprresed and exploited. The world could do with more of this insight.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-19-22
Life changing
Every human being should read this book. Malcolm X was a true visionary and a great man
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- Tyler Miller
- 05-10-22
Arguably the greatest autobiography of all time
Lawrence Fishburne delivers an incredibly moving and passionate performance of the life story of Malcolm X.
A truly in depth autobiography from Malcolm Little growing up 1920s America, to hustler drug addict 'Red' in Boston and NYC, prisoner, Islam convert and black revolutionary Malcolm X.
Essential listening for anyone even slightly interested in America's race issues, Islam, understanding the real Malcolm X and not the "Evil Black Separatist" he is often misunderstood as.
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- Abs
- 02-15-22
Empowering, the true pioneer of freedom
whilst a little slow to start, many of the stories and experiences the young Malcolm faces come back to either haunt or teach him at an older age.
I love how he presents the true message of Islam and shows the struggle that both black face all over the globe.
Islam is a real solution to the world's problems today in 2022 and this book held true in 1960 and today. well worth the read and potentially a chance to find the real Islam.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-10-22
Brave man
Turns out Malcolm X stood for so much more than I knew. He was self made, a deep thinker and most of all, not afraid to change his beliefs in the face of new knowledge. Absolutely loved the book.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-21
insights..
Confronting in regard to Malcolm's direct delivery and sentiment, but a valuable read from the point of context - 'someone else's shoes'
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- Anonymous User
- 09-30-21
Enlightening
I personally enjoyed knowing more of Malcolm X life and what he stood for. Word listening t
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- Anonymous User
- 09-11-21
A new experience
This is the third time I've read this, first time through the audio version. Laurence Fishburnes voice lended so wonderfully to this incredible piece. Thank you.