An Autobiography
An Autobiography by Angela Y. Davis, published by Penguin Books on March 10, 2022, is a significant reissue of a classic work first published in 1974. This edition features a new introduction by Davis and spans 336 pages, offering readers an insightful look into the life of a prominent political activist. The narrative traces her journey from childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, through her involvement with various political movements, including the U.S. Communist Party and the Black Panther Party, culminating in her notable trial.
Readers will find a detailed account of Davis’s experiences and the historical context surrounding her activism. The book delves into themes of political engagement, personal struggle, and the pursuit of social justice, reflecting her commitment to radical change. With its focus on biography and personal memoir, this edition serves as both a historical document and a source of inspiration for those interested in political science, feminism, and the history of the United States.
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A powerful and commanding account of the life of trailblazing political activist Angela Davis
Edited by Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, An Autobiography is a classic of the Black Liberation era which resonates just as powerfully today. Long hard to find, it is reissued now with a new introduction by Davis, for a new audience inspired and galvanised by her ongoing activism and her extraordinary example.
In the book, she describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century: from her political activity in a New York high school to her work with the U.S. Communist Party, the Black Panther Party, and the Soledad Brothers; and from the faculty of the Philosophy Department at UCLA to the FBI’s list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.
Told with warmth, brilliance, humour, and conviction, it is an unforgettable account of a life committed to radical change.
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