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Written by Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon

A young man's escape into nightlife leads to a dangerous path and a transformative faith.

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384 pages· 78,943 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· HL580L

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Bookroo's summary

Malcolm Little, disillusioned by life's promises, dives into the vibrant yet perilous nightlife of Boston and New York. As he navigates a world of jazz and temptation, his journey spirals into danger, culminating in imprisonment. In confinement, Malcolm discovers a faith that reshapes his destiny, setting him on a path to become the influential figure known as Malcolm X. Will his newfound beliefs guide him to change the world, or will his past continue to haunt him? Explore the pivotal moments that forged a voice that still echoes today.

From the publisher

A 2016 Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookCowritten by Malcolm X’s daughter, this riveting and revealing novel follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world. Malcolm Little’s parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that’s a pack of lies. There’s no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm’s efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory. X follows the boy who would become Malcolm X from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today.