The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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In Alex Haleys The autobiography of Malcolm X, he depicts the crucial truth about Malcolm Xs life. Haley focuses mainly on the struggle Malcolm faced and the ways his interpretation of Islam changed throughout the years. Haley also talks about Malcolms early years and how they shaped him in the future as a Minister for the Nation Of Islam. Faith undoubtedly had a huge impact on Malcolm X.
Malcolm X grew up in a heavily Christian family. Although his father, Reverend Earl Little was a preacher, Malcolm had no interest in Religion. Indeed, he states
“Even at a young age, I just couldnt believe in the Christian concept of Jesus as someone divine” (Haley5). At this point in his life, Malcolm clearly rejected his familys faith for he was certain that Christianity did no good to his father because of the high authority and violence he had.
A while after Malcolm moved to Boston to live with his stepsister Ella, he became heavily involved in drugs and consuming a great deal of narcotics. Its little surprise that his lack of faith contributed to his early life of crime and disillusionment. He simply was spiritually dead. Malcolms life took a complete turn and he eventually ended up behind bars for robbing a white couple. Sentenced to ten years, Malcolm was later transferred to from Charlestown to concord prison, where his brother Reginald introduced him to the Nation of Islam.