malcolm x: by any means necessary

walter dean myers

ISBN 10: 0590299123 / ISBN 13: 9780590299121

Published by scholastic, new york, 1963

About this Item

signed first edition, 1963. ``it was malcolm's anger, his biting wit, his dedication, that put the hard edge on the movement, that provided the other side of the sword, not the handle of acceptance and nonviolence, but the blade.'' as stated by his biographer, walter dean myers. the author chronicles his life, moving seamlessly between his written story and malcolm s autobiography leading to a portrait not just of malcolm s life but of his political work and beliefs. new york: scholastic. isbn: 0590299123. softcover. book condition: slightest moisture damge to first few pages. else fine. jacket condition: small stain to rear. light shelfwear to front cover. else very good+.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: malcolm x: by any means necessary
• Publisher: scholastic, new york
• Publication Date: 1963
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0590299123
• ISBN 13: 9780590299121
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • political
  • signed
  • biography & memoir

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Synopsis

A provocative young adult portrait of Malcolm X by a Newbery Honor-winning author considers his roles as an orator, convict, revolutionary, Muslim, and martyr. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Reprint.

Reviews

"[Myers] seamlessly fuse[s] historical notes on the era with the activist's story... [a] carefully researched portrait of a deeply devoted individual," said PW in a starred review. Age 10-up.-- seamlessly fuse[s] historical notes on the era with the activist's story... [a] carefully researched portrait of a deeply devoted individual," said PW in a starred review. Age 10-up.
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