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Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson Paperback – September 1, 1994

by George Jackson (Author), Jean Genet (Introduction), Jonathan Jackson Jr. (Foreword)

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A collection of Jackson's letters from prison, Soledad Brother is an outspoken condemnation of the racism of white America and a powerful appraisal of the prison system that failed to break his spirit but eventually took his life. Jackson's letters make palpable the intense feelings of anger and rebellion that filled black men in America's prisons in the 1960s. But even removed from the social and political firestorms of the 1960s, Jackson's story still resonates for its portrait of a man taking a stand even while locked down.

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Lawrence Hill Books
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September 1, 1994
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6 x 1 x 9 inches
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1556522304
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Jackson gained notoriety shortly before his death in 1970 when his younger brother unsuccessfully tried to free him at gunpoint when Jackson and two others were on trial for killing a guard. Written between 1964 and 1970 while serving time in Soledad Prison for robbery, the letters reveal the brutality and racism faced by prisoners and call for unity among African Americans. This edition contains a new foreword by Jackson's nephew Jonathan. Soledad Brother remains "recommended for most libraries" (LJ 12/15/70) and is a solid title for Black History Month in February.
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“The most important single volume from a black since The Autobiography of Malcolm X.” —Julius Lester, The New York Times Book Review

"The power of George Jackson's personal story remains painfully relevant to our nation today, with its persisten racism, its hellish prisons, its unjust judicial system, and the poles of wealth and poverty that are at the root of all that. I hope the younger generation, black and white, will read Soledad Brother." —Howard Zinn, author, A People's History of the United States

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Publisher : Lawrence Hill Books; New Ed edition (September 1, 1994)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 1556522304
ISBN-13 : 978-1556522307
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #45,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #21 in Western U.S. Biographies
- #27 in Literary Letters
- #347 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)

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Cee Bee

In-depth Snapshot of Mr. Jackson's reality

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020

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George Jackson's book Soledad Brothers is a hold nothing back in your face account of his time, thoughts and experiences while in incarcerated. He shares many personal views pertaining to injustice, politics, the "system" and his own mental health which at times fluctuated from one extreme to the other. His letters to all involved were very open and upfront. Whether you agree with his stance on government or not one thing for sure, his passion for change was second to none. Unfortunate he was not a free man but all of his ideology did not fall on death ears some 50 years later.

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Corey

Finally

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019

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Got around to reaching this timeless piece. The critique, the confusion, the clarity and the candor of this dynamic person was reflected in a series of letters demonstrating the insidious nature of racism and power in our society. There were parts that felt like he was writing about our current times. In some ways it felt prophetic and in other ways it felt outdated but all in all you can’t argue with the thinking that it generates as you read each letter. Enter the mind of a man that pushed hard to make his time in prison count for something bigger than himself. Engage his thoughts and challenge your own thinking.

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FMConnect

A Must Read for young men 14 and older!

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014

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I enjoyed reading this letters George Jackson wrote to various family members, friends and the people who tried to help him get out of prison. He couldn't give "detailed accounts" of what was going on, but you can imagine from some of the things he was able to write about, what he and others were going through. It's unfortunate that they never proved him guilty of the money theft, and so very unfortunate that he was given one year to "life" for stealing! As he clearly states, so many brothers were in jail during that time who, initially were "not guilty", but by the time a parole came up, he was guilty of "something" that was brought on by mere survival in prison. All the disappointments he went through with every parole hearing denials, lies and manipulations! Had I not read the book on the life of Angela Davis first, I would have been hopeful he was going to get out of prison while reading, "they said If I don't get in any trouble in six months (3 months, a year), I can have a parole hearing", only to be disappointed to read there was a new panel and they made no such promises were made or they did something to provoke him so he WOULD get in trouble and his hearing was denied. I recommend this reading to as many young men should starting at the age of 14 - give them a BETTER perspective on what it's like to be in prison and hopefully deter them from going down that path!

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ArikB

A very impactful and eloquently written book that was not intentionally created to be a book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019

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Getting insight into the racist prison environment while simultaneously reading the growth of thought by George Jackson was impactful. If this man had been born in different circumstances with different resources the impact of his intellect the world will never know. A very good read albeit sometimes very sad.

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jay harris

TRUTH, well Spoken

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

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The topics in this book, which was written decades ago addresses issues of today. Reagan was mentioned, Cosby, and idiotic people being given unrestrained power to run the country

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Celyndia

It shows how one criminal mistake can land you in the abyss of imprisonment and when you're a young and poor black man the challenge to get released becomes that ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017

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This was an interesting book. It shows how one criminal mistake can land you in the abyss of imprisonment and when you're a young and poor black man the challenge to get released becomes that much harder.

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C. Dimon

Sole Dad Brother

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2013

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This is actually an extremely important book, although it was written within the 1960s-1970s.George Jackson was kept within prison after being initially wrongly accused it seems, according to Jackson's letters and others. Once in there, he was not released due to his political statements and aims. Of relevance he writes of entrepreneurs dictating the lives of the majority which does not only apply to people of a different colour or race. He also speaks of people being encouraged to turn against others which applies to people today considering the work ethic and lower classes for example.Even schools do not teach people the truth, writes Jackson, which especially concerns history. Jackson was alleged to have murdered a prison guard once in prison but this is disputed. Anybody outspoken today is either accused of something, locked away or blocked.Of note- the book is discouraged within certain prisons in the USA.
Do we ever get the truth?

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Celeste

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2016

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excellent book

Jeshua Y

quality of book not great but as 2nd hand and the book is old ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2016

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Quick delivery, quality of book not great but as 2nd hand and the book is old was half expected

Helen Hickman

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2015

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This is an important book to help understand the horrors of incarceration. The service was really superb.

jas

Revolutionary in White Amerika

Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2019

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It’s one of the most powerful revolutionary books I’ve read. Raw, real and unfiltered. Underrated writer to say the least! A must read.

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