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A powerful history

Revisado: 09-11-21

As a Muslim American, I keenly understand how 9/11 changed everything for our community. As Ackerman meticulously demonstrates though, 9/11 changed everything about America as well remaking our values, our role in the world, and unleashing the violent carnage that displaces millions to this day.

The book is a helpful primer on the history of how we’ve gone in the wrong direction since 9/11. Ackerman’s critique is multi partisan and blistering. The audio version is read by Ackerman and his narration is excellent.

This book poses the difficult questions that too many Americans have ignored or chosen to look away. If you are unfamiliar with the subject matter, it’s a must read.

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Great way to revisit this classic

Revisado: 11-11-20

Like many, the autobiography of Malcolm X had a tremendous impact on my thinking and how I saw the world. It’s been years since I last read it, but thanks to this easy to listen Audiobook I was able to finish it again. In some ways it’s discussing challenges that are dated, while others are as relevant today as they were then in 1965. There’s nothing like hearing Malcolm s transformational and moving personal story, and the book is also packed with more of his political insights than I remember. Lawrence Fishburne is excellent, although quickly you forget he’s the one reading as Malcolm’s voice comes through.

I only wish to add that I wish the original epilogue was included as well, as it really captured what it would have been like to be around Malcolm at the time.

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