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Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur (Paperback, 1999)
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"Assata: An Autobiography" by Assata Shakur is a 320-page paperback book published in 1999 by A Cappella Books. The English-language genre falls under the Biographies & True Stories category, with a focus on the author's personal journey. With a height of 229mm and a width of 152mm, this autobiography offers a detailed insight into the life of Assata Shakur, making it a compelling read for those interested in her story.
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On May 2, 1973, Black Panther Assata Shakur (aka JoAnne Chesimard) lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state, and federal police attempted to question her about the shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike that had claimed the life of a white state trooper. Long a target of J. Edgar Hoover's campaign to defame, infiltrate, and criminalise Black nationalist organisations and their leaders, Shakur was incarcerated for four years prior to her conviction on flimsy evidence in 1977 as an accomplice to murder. This intensely personal and political autobiography belies the fearsome image of JoAnne Chesimard long projected by the media and the state. With wit and candour, Assata Shakur recounts the experiences that led her to a life of activism and portrays the strengths, weaknesses, and eventual demise of Black and White revolutionary groups at the hand of government officials. The result is a signal contribution to the literature about growing up Black in America that has already taken its place alongside The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the works of Maya Angelou. Two years after her conviction, Assata Shakur escaped from prison. She was given political asylum by Cuba, where she now resides. 'A deftly written book...A spellbinding tale.' - The New York Times Book Review 'A sober, restrained, but forceful recollection...A must book for those interested in the 'revolutionaries' of the 1960s' - Choice 'A compelling tale of the impact of white racism on a sensitive and powerful young black woman.' - Library JournalProduct Identifiers
PublisherA Cappella Books
ISBN-139781556520747
eBay Product ID (ePID)91965856
Product Key Features
Book TitleAssata: an Autobiography
AuthorAssata Shakur
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height229mm
Item Width152mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAssata Shakur
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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- 21 Jul, 2021
Must read!
Definitely a MUST READ! Informative, entertaining, inspiring and enlightening, this book has it ALL. Assata Shakur is a strong and inspiring figure and it's a crime that her life isn't as well known.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
