Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by Manning Marable
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
While Marable’s writing definitely keeps you interested, I have mixed feelings about the “revelations” Marable offers. Much of it is nothing more than speculation and hearsay (he uses the phrase “Malcolm may…” quite a bit) and while Marable offers a lot in the way or citations, I was not satisfied with his proof. I found myself often wondering what his motive was as there seems to be hints of classism and elitism. And the judgmental tone is a bit much after a while. Nonetheless, interesting read!
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