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Martin & Malcolm & America

James H. Cone

Martin & Malcolm & America

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1991

Book Brief

James H. Cone

Martin & Malcolm & America

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

358

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1950s-1960s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Martin & Malcolm & America by James H. Cone explores the intersecting ideologies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, examining their impact on American society and each other. Cone delves into their differing approaches to civil rights and how their legacies continue to influence the struggle for racial justice.

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.5

2,419 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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James H. Cone's Martin & Malcolm & America is praised for its insightful analysis of two pivotal figures in the civil rights movement. Readers commend Cone's ability to contextualize their differing philosophies within American history. Some critics note the occasional bias in favor of Malcolm X. Overall, it’s an enlightening exploration of race and activism.

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Who Should Read Martin & Malcolm & America?

Readers of Martin & Malcolm & America would enjoy examining the contrasting and complementary philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Ideal for those interested in civil rights history, this text appeals to fans of Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch and The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

4.5

2,419 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

358

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1950s-1960s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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