Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a hospital. In her revolutionary autobiography, assata, joanne chesimard better known as black panther assata shakur shares how she came to live a life of fierce activism, as well as how the takedown. But to become free, you have to be acutely aware of being a slave. An autobiography is a autobiographical book by assata shakur. Why its important to read assata by assata shakur saddle. Assata spent six and a half years in prison under brutal circumstances before escaping out of the maximum security wing of the clinton correctional facility for women in new jersey in 1979.
Assata quotes showing 121150 of 165 after a while, many of the whites asked to be excused before evelyn even asked them any questions. The book assata gives great insight into the role that women played in the black panther party and contrary to popular belief the women did not take the back seat. Though the polemical rhetoric is dated, the book is an otherwise compelling tale of the impact of white racism on a sensitive and powerful young. An autobiography release ebooks by assata shakur 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. The story shakur tells in her autobiography, first published in 1988, is of the. Now im quite upset that i didnt know about her sooner or that i hadnt read her story when i was younger. This book is a must read for anyone who is studying how the system of racism white supremacy operates. This black activists memoir is like a freeze frame of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Shakur alternates across chapters between recounting her childhood and adolescence and dramatizing the many court cases she faced as an adult on the basis of flimsy or fabricated evidence. Assata an autobiography 2nd edition by assata shakur and publisher zed books, limited. An autobiography from the worlds largest community of readers. Assata was and still is a hero of mine for many reasons, but back in the late 90s. 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.
They said her name was joanne chesimard, that she was a killer, an escaped convict, and armed and dangerous. Assatas comments on education are still true today. Shakur recounts what happened after a shooting on the new jersey state turnpike, the shooting left new. Assata tells her story and also includes some of her poetry. She was living with her mother, aunt and her grandparents in wilmington north carolina. An autobiography charts the development of the revolutionarys political consciousness and personal ethics. As a child she spent time working with her grandparents in a restaurant they own by the beach. The tape was recorded on independence day, 1973, and was broadcast on numerous radio stations. The books that prove black lives have always mattered in america.
Point is, assata, and in particular her book, seems to have taken a hold of a great many of us in the. Assata 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. Ive sent the book around to my circle of friends and they all love it and now own their own copy. While i respect assata and all that she did for the africanamerican race, i was unimpressed by her memoir. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This is the second book that i read from the black panther party series. The life story of africanamerican revolutionary shakur, previously known as joanne chesimard. An autobiography assata shakur, angela davis download. Ours is a heritage of standing up against tyranny and struggling against injustice, and with the spirit of women like assata shakur in mind, we should never cease our revolutionary insurgency. An autobiography about black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard in her revolutionary autobiography assata, joanne chesimard better known as black panther assata shakur shares how she came to live a life of 15 history books to read for black history month. Apr 25, 2016 a good friend of mine recently recommended that i read assata by assata shakur and i took her up on it. Goodreads members who like assata shakur also like. The new york times in 20 assata shakur, founding member of the black liberation army, former black panther and godmother of tupac shakur, became the first ever woman to make the fbis most wanted terrorist list. Assata, is an autobiography that travels at a fast pace and its hard to put down because you will truly anticipate the conclusion.
Assata shakur s autobiography assata shakur is a member of the black panthers and an activist. Assata shakurs trial and conviction for the murder of a. In the early 70s, black panther freedom rider assata shakur chronicles her life from the moment where she is brutally beaten by police off the new jersey turnpike. Revolutionary from a different time, a different struggle. Assata shakur s trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring of 1973 divided america. More than simply a political chronology, in this book assata shakur shares the life experiences that led her to embrace revolutionary politics and the fight for human liberation. Assata shakur has been living in cuba since 1986, after escaping from prison where she was serving a life sentence imposed in a highly disputed trial. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Assata lived a very interesting life, much different than the majority of us, and she told her story in an uncomplicated and intriguing manner. An autobiography, by assata shakur is available now from zed books, priced. To my people was a recorded statement released by assata shakur while in jail in middlesex county, nj. Written by assata shakur, angela davis foreword, audiobook narrated by sirena riley. And then common wrote a song for assata on his 2000 album, like water for chocolate. On may 2 1973, black panther activist assata shakur fsn joanne chesimard, was pulled over by the new jersey state police, shot twice and then charged with murder of a police officer. I pride myself on reading all kinds of books and not limiting myself to one particular genre. Mar 02, 2018 this is the second book that i read from the black panther party series.
The compelling way she tells her story drew us all in. They suspected her and a few other activists of murdering a state trooper. An autobiography 1987, follows shakurs life as she grows up in new york, joins the black liberation army, and is falsely convicted of murder. An autobiography is worth reading, especially since its still relevant today. Assata s activities in the struggle for black liberation and to neautralize the system of racism. I had never heard of assata shakur until i saw her named mentioned in another book i was reading.
On may 2, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a this intensely personal and political autobiography belies the fearsome. Assata shakur is a living legend whose lessons should be taught to any wouldbe panafrican. The less you think about your oppression, the more your tolerance for it grows. See all books authored by assata shakur, including assata. The book opens with a gruesome, bloody, detailed account of the assault. Set in the 1960s through the 1980s, assata olugbala shakurs memoir, assata. An autobiography1947 1984 kindle edition by shakur, assata. Assata 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. They arent public so you need the link which you get to hear automatically in the playlist. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Assata 2nd edition 9780862327576, 9781783606818 vitalsource. Assata shakur books list of books by author assata shakur.
While some autobiographies from this period read like an anthology of groups. 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. Jul, 2014 like blood and sweat and feet and open sores and, if misery has a smell, like misery. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading assata. Find authors like assata shakur from the worlds largest community of readers.
An autobiography 2 by assata shakur, angela davis, lennox s. After a while, people just think oppression is the normal state of things. Assata was the first book for a book club my colleague and i started with our students. The book was written in cuba where shakur currently has political asylum. I had the privilege of reading assata shakur s autobiography, assata. An autobiography by assata shakur, paperback barnes. Assata audiobook by assata shakur, angela davis foreword. My first memory of assata shakur was the wanted posters all over my brooklyn neighborhood. This book shows the development of a young girl victimized by racism and sexism in the jim crow south and the liberal north into a warrior and freedom fighter.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Oct 14, 2016 ash sarkar, senior editor at novara media, discusses assata, the autobiography of assata shakur, and how it has inspired and informed her on a personal and political level. The revolutionary black liberation army of the 1970s rose out of the ashes of the black panther party to free black people in the united states, this. According to a new jersey police spokesperson, assata shakur was on her way to a new hideout in philadelphia and heading ultimately for washington and a book in the vehicle contained a list of potential bla targets. Shakur includes the transcript of the recording in chapter 3 of the autobiography. The autobiography of assata shakur ranks among the top of the list of books that citizens of the united states should read. An autobiography by assata shakur, angela davis on. Whether or not you believe her guilty, the discussions her book invites on race, wealth, the role of government agencies, the zn education and prison systems, drug culture are crucial. Published november 1st 1999 by lawrence hill books first published 1987. After escaping from prison, shakur finds political asylum in cuba, where she has resided ever since. Assata shakur is currently considered a single author.
They made her sound like a supervillain, like something out of a comic book. An autobiography,published in 1987, after assata was wellestablished as a political refugee, provides an account of the life of one of the. Our discussion of the book was not well attended, but it was lively. When it comes to memoirs or books based on individuals coming of age, i like to read these books to figure out what the protagonist or subject of the book learned from everything that happened to himher. In 20 assata shakur, founding member of the black liberation army, former black panther and godmother of tupac shakur, became the first ever woman to make the fbis most wanted terrorist list. An autobiography by assata shakur in pdf epub format complete free. She is also an escaped convict and has been linked to the black liberation army bla. Curriculum guide assata, an autobiography summary in 1973, assata shakur, a leader in the black liberation movement of the 1960s and 70s, was convicted, based on flimsy evidence, of being an accomplice in the murder of a new jersey state trooper.
An autobiography, edition 2 ebook written by assata shakur. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. July 16, 1947, sometimes referred to by her married surname chesimard is a former member of the black liberation army, who was convicted of the firstdegree murder of state trooper werner foerster during a shootout on the new jersey turnpike in 1973. She discusses her childhood, life in the black panther party, and what it was like at the time to be faced by government. An autobiography, and must say that it has had a profound impact on me. An autobiography by assata shakur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Assata s activities in the struggle for black liberation and to. An autobiography is a 1988 autobiographical book by assata shakur. Edgar hoovers campaign to defame, infiltrate, and criminalize black. An autobiography, edition 2 by assata shakur books.
This book should be read by all young black children. Assata was a black panther then a black liberation army bla leader in the early 70s, so she was a target of the fbis cointelpro operation. Like most of us today, her education was polished so as to leave out the bad stuff, such as the north didnt free slaves for moral reasons, but economic. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in. Share assata shakur quotations about struggle, oppression and racism. An autobiography 9781556520747 by shakur, assata and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a.