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Angela Davis

An Autobiography

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Angela Davis has been a political activist at the cutting edge of the Black Liberation, feminist, queer, and prison-abolitionist movements for more than 50 years. Angela Davis: An Autobiography, first published and edited by Toni Morrison in 1974, is a powerful and commanding account of her early years in these struggles.

Davis 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 US Communist Party, the Black Panther Party, and the Soledad Brothers; and from the faculty of the philosophy department at the University of California at Los Angeles to the FBI’s list of the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives".

Read by Angela Davis herself, this autobiography, told with warmth, brilliance, humor, and conviction, is a classic account of a life in struggle, with echoes in our own time.

©1974, 1988, 2021 Angela Y. Davis (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing Activists Biographies & Memoirs Politics & Activism Women Biography Social justice Witty Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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Powerful Autobiography • Captivating Historical Account • Authentic Narration • Inspiring Personal Journey • Soothing Voice
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Angela's voice is so unique, soft and kind and her story is so incredibly inspiring that this was a very difficult book to pause. I wholeheartedly recommend this amazing autobiography!

Mesmerizing

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A big and necessary story on social Justice and structural barriers.
Thank you for all you have given, Angela Davis.

Essential reading

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A great telling of a great individual! In her own words and voice. Loved it.

Amazingly Amazing.

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This is an amazing autobiography read by a mover and shaker, iconic figure of our time. Angela Davis never ceases to inspire as she continuously works towards equality and freedom for everyone. The honesty and detail of this story touches the heart and the soul and motivates action.

This is a must read book.

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to hear angela davis read her story makes us better people. everyone should hear and read this book.

essential reading in 2025

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This book was refreshing because the narrative is from Angela Davis herself. Over the years media has portrayed various opinions about this era. So I was delighted to hear her truth. Very good history to know about

In her own words

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Two of my true heroines are Toni Morrison and Angela Davis!
If you like history, then you will absolutely LOVE this book! There is so much stuff I did not know about Angela Davis today That I learned and know now. Just for being activist, Dr. Davis was tormented, fired from jobs and still is pushing on to be one of the greatest heroines that has walked this planet.
I am forever grateful for this read!
Thank you Dr. Angela Davis for such a wonderful history, lesson!

Rob L

Possibly one of the best books I’ve ever read!

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Angela is as profound a writer as she is an activist. The work to stop oppression never ends!

Astounding!!

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What an amazing life. She inspires us to continue the fight for freedom and justice across the world

Justice

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Grateful for your commitment and determination. I consider myself a
Chicano and my father was imprisoned in Soledad during the 70’s. For so many years, I knew of you, but I was very young and didn’t understand the full scope. Thank you for this full explanation, you are deeply appreciated.

Grateful

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