Growing Up X
 

Growing Up X

by Ilyasah Shabazz, Kim McLarin

February 21, 1965–Malcolm X is assassinated in Harlem’s Audubon ballroom, becoming even more inspiring a figure in death than he has been in life.

June 23, 1997–After surviving for a remarkable twenty-two days, his widow, Betty Shabazz, dies of burns suffered in a fire set by her own grandson.

In the years between, their six daughters reach adulthood,... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • tangerine588
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    Very good read.....I enjoyed this autobiograpahy

    tangerine588 wrote this review Wednesday, October 3 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • stephanie l
    • Rated 0 stars

    This book was eye-opening for me. I was ignorant to the facts of Malcolm X and that is why when i saw the book cover, i was intrigued to read it. It has been a long time since i've been soooooo engaged into a book to the point that i never wanted to put it down, unless i really had to!! I learned a lot of life lessons that i have implemented now. Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X have definitely instilled morals within their daughters that are sincere and true. And it was truly a pleasure to experience a glimpse into the life of one of their gems...Ilyasah!!!!

    stephanie l wrote this review Monday, January 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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