I choose to read and watch the autobiography of Malcolm X. I
thought it would be interesting because it was different than all of the other
books listed. Reading about the struggles that Malcolm had to over come, really
makes me thankful for the time period I live in. It was hard to believe some of
the things people would do to make them appear like the “superior” race, such as
a conk hairstyle. The book follows Malcolm in both his good and bad times. It
follows Malcolm, as he had to move in with his sister Ella, became a Hustler
and began to gamble and do drugs. But Malcolm’s life changes when he is thrown
in prison for burglary, he converts to a branch of Islam promoted by the Nation
of Islam. Malcolm stops doing drugs, prays, studies language, and becomes part
of the prison debate team.
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I was also interested in "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" but i ended up reading "The Grapes of Wrath". I find reading and studying about interesting peoples lives very enjoyable and educational. Even though in the end a more peaceful approach to segregation was excepted, his views influenced people all over America.
The comment above is by Joshua Buchanan. Sorry for the confusion.
That book also peaked my interest, I feel that it would have been a more educational and interesting read. Uncle Tom's Cabin was very dreary and unreasonably long.
Irfan Kovankaya
I found the book fascinating. And I feel the book would appeal to minorities living in America who understand the struggle that only comes from being of a different ethnic background. It helps us realize the great progress we have gone through as a country. I also found interesting the attempts by black people of that time period to appear more "white" such as the conk hairstyle I found this very similar to the very popular attempt in Asian countries to whiten their skin due to the "white" standard of "beauty". Seeing this I was able to draw comparisons between the 2 cultures desire to appear white as for some reason having Caucasian characteristics is considered the standard for beauty (such as lighter skin etc).
From what I've heard about the book it sounds really interesting. For such a significant person I've not been taught much about him yet in schools. I might just read this in my leisure.
-Jayson Taylor
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