Alex Haley & Malcolm X's (Bn) (Z) (Bloom's Notes) [Library Binding]

Alex Haley (Author), Malcolm X (Author), Harold Bloom (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Bloom's Notes | Publication Date: October 1995

The Autobiography of Malcolm X is the focus of this title in our Bloom's Notes. Along with a collection of some of the best criticism available on his work, this text includes a brief biography of the authors, Malcolm X and Alex Haley, structural and thematic analysis, an index of themes and ideas, and more. This series is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School. These texts are the ideal aid for all students of literature, presenting concise, easy-to-understand biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on a specific literary work. Also provided are multiple sources for book reports and term papers with a wealth of information on literary works, authors, and major characters.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Library Binding: 75 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791040526
• ISBN-13: 978-0791040522
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,362,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Open your eyes to true US History, December 1, 1999

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Elena Basegio - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autobio of Malcolm X (Br)(Pbk)(Oop) (Bloom's Notes) (Paperback)

This book will be one of the most important book you will ever read. Before I read this book I knew little of Malcolm X, but after reading not only was I enriched, but it forced me to look at the world in a different light. Hand this book to anyone who is not living up to their full potential and you will see a change. This book was a challenge for me, it filled me with a great sarrow of what one race can do to hold down another. Do your self a great favor and read this book, it will be the greatest lesson you will ever learn for around four dollars. This book isn't at all what you would think. Malcolm X is a hero of mine and has taught more to me then any teacher.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have ever read., May 8, 2000

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Nathan E. Clemens - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autobio of Malcolm X (Br)(Pbk)(Oop) (Bloom's Notes) (Paperback)

I had to read this book for a class, and wasn't sure how good it was going to be. After reading it however I think it is one of the most important books for anyone living in America or the rest of the world to read. This should be next on your list. There is so much that is good in this book,it goes past all the bad media we have today and gives you the the real story on how it was to be a young black man in the 50's and 60's and how the "system" almost destroyed him. Malcolm's rise from a street hustler to international leader is inspirational and sad because he was taken away from us so early.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lost leader, February 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Autobio of Malcolm X (Br)(Pbk)(Oop) (Bloom's Notes) (Paperback)

This is the first autobiography I have ever read that has actually said something. I mean others have things to say but this autobiography not only deals with the person, but other important issues as well. The story line of his life starts with Malcolm's childhood and ends with his tragic feud with the nation of Islam, dealing with important issues along the way. Throughout Malcolm's whole life it's as he's lost, he needs guidance. Starting out in Boston looking to find a way of life he wants. Moving to Harlem in New York city changing again to fit the life style he still sought after. Until he make the greatest change of his life when he commits to Islam. even as he finds new direction he is still lost as he takes on the biggest struggle of his life. Malcolm was truly a revolutionary man of the times, exposing the dark side of American that nobody wanted to deal with. Other leaders such as Martin Luther King were more passive leaders and didn't necessarily deal with the heart of the problem. Reading this book challenged me and some of my views I had of the past and of today.