... from a misbehaving boy in school to a man who gave hope to black people. The book starts with Malcolm telling about his childhood. Malcolm's childhood was grim and thus set the tone of the entire book. He introduces readers to his father who was an anti-white, baptist preacher. Malcolm chastised his father's bigoted ways, but at the same time admired him ... oppression that white people have given black people, just as Malcolm would later do. Pastor Little. however, would get threats from his own people telling him to get out of town now. A hate group would soon get him and torture him ...

• Word Count: 1499
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School