48 pages 1 hour read

Les Payne, Tamara Payne

The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2020

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The Dead Are Arising by Les Payne and Tamara Payne is a meticulously researched biography of Malcolm X, praised for its depth and new insights. While some critics note it can be dense, its narrative strength and compelling revelations outweigh any drawbacks. This balanced view offers a fresh and authoritative exploration of Malcolm X's life.

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Who Should Read The Dead Are Arising?

Avid readers of meticulously researched biographies and American history enthusiasts will find The Dead Are Arising by Les Payne and Tamara Payne captivating. Fans of Isabel Wilkerson's The Warmth of Other Suns or David Remnick's King of the World will appreciate this in-depth exploration of Malcolm X's life and the broader civil rights movement.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Race / Racism
Politics / Government
Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Literature
Genre
Biography