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Assata

By: Assata Shakur,Angela Davis - foreword
Narrated by: Sirena Riley
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In 2013 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 FBI's most wanted terrorist list.

Assata Shakur's trial and conviction for the murder of a white State Trooper in the spring of 1973 divided America. Her case quickly became emblematic of race relations and police brutality in the USA. While Assata's detractors continue to label her a ruthless killer, her defenders cite her as the victim of a systematic, racist campaign to criminalise and suppress Black nationalist organisations.

This intensely personal and political autobiography reveals a sensitive and gifted woman, far from the fearsome image of her that is projected by the powers that be. With wit and candor, Assata recounts the formative experiences that led her to embrace a life of activism. With pained awareness she portrays the strengths, weaknesses and eventual demise of Black and white revolutionary groups at the hands of the state.

A major contribution to the history of Black liberation, destined to take its place alongside The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the works of Maya Angelou. Foreword written by Angela Davis.

©2017 Assata Shakur (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

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Knowledge is power


I can’t even begin to tell you what this book has done for me. All I can say at this point is I Understand. My history and my heritage has taken a turn and I want nothing more than to speak out against the unchanging circumstances my people are still facing today. I could cry to express what strength the words of Miss Assata Shakur has given me but I’d rather hold my fist in the air. ✊🏾

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Awesome

The first female author I have ever listened to from the civil rights era...she was one awesome sista!

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great book

I love the narrator. she made it seem like it was her story. the story itself was also amazing!

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The real History not taught in school

For potential readers:
This moving autobiography provided a much needed history lesson. That era is so clouded in lies and one sided, obvious, racist write ups that I'm ashamed to be just now digesting it was. Many parents from that era were still living in in post-revolution underground mode. That's why they never shared the complete picture.

Notes:
1. Raw revolution through out the book, if you want to remain sleep, this book is NOT for you
2. If you want to keep your children sleep, you MUST ban this book immediately and keep the news and the mainstream newsfeeds feeding them. or better yet, no news. You must feed them only industry controlled programming.
3. Cursing through out the book. Extract lessons and teach from there.
4. The only question is what to do now that we're woke? Sleep seems so much more intoxicating and blissful. hmmm...

For the author, and movement:
a. Thanks sister Assata. Thank you so much.
b. This textbook on revolution provided the needed case studies of what to do and not to do.
c. Thanks for the low down on The Party. No one talks about it with anything other than either glossed over reverence or disdain. and even then, only highlights.

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Wow!!!

This was one of the best books I've ever purchased here on audible!! To be able to hear her side of the horrific events was quite refreshing. I've got a vast selection on here but this book will be hard to top!!

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Everyone should read the story of Assata Shakur.

I was born in the early 60's and knew of most of the Black leaders of the movement. I heard nothing about Assata until my child mentioned her in 2015 - I think. I was disgusted with myself - as was my daughter - for not knowing anything about her. I was so happy to learn about her in her own words.
Nothing of her story surprised me. As I said, I grew up in these times. And it was well known how Black political activists were treated. It is still known how Blacks are treated in this country so none of this should surprise anyone.
I think this book should be required reading in every public school in America.
Everyone should read the story of Assata Shakur.

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Amazing!!!

This is an Exciting, Enlightening, Beautiful and Powerful Story! I loved every word. Power to the PEOPLE✊🏾 !

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A must read

I truly enjoyed this book. It helped me to see some things in a different light than I had before. I learned about the BPP and COINTELPRO, things I had been vaguely introduced to before. Assata's story have me insight into why she felt the way she did about everthing. It makes me want to learn more about other history as well! Loved it!

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BLACK GIRL MAGIC

I loved every moment, the description of visiting with her daughter at 4 years was heart wrenching.

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A caring courageous soul’

What a moving truth told by Assata Shakur. Her telling of her childhood discoveries, the Black Liberation Movement, brush with the Black Panthers and nightmare-ish Treatment by the US court system was moving.

I am in awe of this caring, creative and courageous woman who wisely teaches us “never let your enemies choose your enemies for you”!

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