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    <body><![CDATA[I never really liked Malcom X that much. I was much more a MLK Jr. fan. But Malcom Little's story is fully of interesting stories and facts about himself. Who would have thought he'd be a pimp, drug dealer, burglur, and a hustler? I never knew that...]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Others have reviewed this book much better than I could do.  I will simply say that this is one of those books, that as my public library says, &quot;should be read by the college bound.&quot;  I guess I am a little behind. :)  An important and relevant book.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A great read. Tell's a man journey towards discovery of the Ultimate truth. and how he dies shortly after getting very close to it, or did he make it? you decide... ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Simply put this is a most inspiring story of courage and relentless effort]]></body>
    
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