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36. The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told by Alex Haley, with Traci Thomas of The Stacks

Nov 17, 2020

Today, Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast joins Chelsey and Sara to discuss The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm, X, as told by Alex Haley. We loved diving into this iconic nonfiction classic with our favorite nonfiction expert, and we’re so excited to share this conversation with you. 

 

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Our discussion includes:

  • What makes this a “life-changing” book?
  • Does The Autobiography of Malcolm X belong in the classroom?
  • Which parts of the book ring especially true today
  • Brilliant storytelling and an incredible use of rhetoric

 

Plus, as always, we’re recommending a bunch of contemporary pairings to read along with this classic.

 

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Also mentioned:

 

The Stacks Ep. 60 Beloved by Toni Morrison

The Stacks Ep. 135 The Autobiography of Malcolm X