Growing Up X

Growing Up X

by Ilyasah Shabazz, Kim McLarin

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"February 21, 1965 - Malcolm X is assassinated in Harlem's Audubon Ballroom." "June 23, 1997 - After surviving for a remarkable twenty-two days his widow, Betty Shabazz, dies of burns suffered in a fire." "In the years between, their six daughters reach adulthood, forged by the memory of their parents' love, the meaning of their cause, and the power of their faith. Now, at long last, one of them has recorded that touching and tumultuous journey in an unforgettable memoir: Growing Up X."--BOOK JACKET.

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    How does Ilyasah Shabazz navigate the duality of being an individual with her own identity while carrying the immense historical and emotional weight of being Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz’s daughter?

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    In what ways does the memoir challenge, reshape, or expand the public media-driven narratives surrounding Malcolm X and his family?

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    How do the tragic losses of both her father and mother shape Ilyasah’s understanding of resilience, faith, and womanhood during her formative years?

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