Assata audiobook by assata shakur, angela davis foreword. Assata shakurs trial and conviction for the murder of. Im very happy i was introduced to assata s story and that i had the privileged to read her counter narrative. Point is, assata, and in particular her book, seems to have taken a hold of a great many of us in the. Book description a cappella books, united states, 1999. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Over the next twoandahalf years, shakur was incarcerated, beaten, and tortured in a series of federal and state prisons. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free. There was a time during the 70s when lawenforcement officials considered shakur the soul of the black. The latest 2014 edition of the book begins with two forewords from renowned activist angela davis and criminal justice scholar lennox s. This eye opening journey started with the new jim crow and now assata. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne. In an ensuing gunfight, zayd shakur and one new jersey state policeman were killed and assata shakur and one new jersey state policeman were injured. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Welcome to the third discussion of our tenth for the culture book club. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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 and zayd shakur, a black revolutionary. Assata shakur, an autobiography digitalized by revsocialist for socialiststories. 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. Assata shakur books list of books by author assata shakur.
A place to come together to celebrate the life and freedom of our sister queen assata shakur. Revolutionary from a different time, a different struggle. Now im quite upset that i didnt know about her sooner or that i hadnt read her story when i was younger. Being an african american woman, she wasdisadvantaged both in terms of race and gender. Now im quite upset that i didnt know about her sooner or. Join facebook to connect with assata shakur and others you may know. Common rapper, released the song a song for assata in 2000 after visiting shakur in cuba. Mar 02, 2018 this is the second book that i read from the black panther party series.
Assata, is an autobiography that travels at a fast pace and its hard to put down because you will truly anticipate the conclusion. 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. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. An autobiography by assata shakur chapter 9 through. 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. Nov 01, 2001 assata lived a very interesting life, much different than the majority of us, and she told her story in an uncomplicated and intriguing manner. Edgar hoovers campaign to defame, infiltrate, and criminalize black nationalist.
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 and moving to. This book is a must read for anyone who is studying how the system of racism white supremacy operates. The issue with deriving the majority of knowledge i deem of worth from tumblr is the all too often reactionary invalidation coupled with my intake. Two years later she broke out of the maximumsecurity wing of clinton correctional facility in new jersey, pistol in hand, as she and three cohorts sped out of the prison grounds. She includes some of her own poetry that is relevant to the bigger story. Ive sent the book around to my circle of friends and they all love it and now own their own copy. Assata shakurs trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in. What most surprised you with assatas treatment while giving birth and after. It is well constructed and i cant see anyone being disappointed. Get ebooks assata on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. The book actually goes into little detail about the events leading up to assata shakur s arrest and her life after her escape from prison, probably to avoid implicating anyone. 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. The book was written in cuba where shakur currently has political asylum.
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. 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. There will be a launch event for the book at the black cultural archives, in brixton, london on august. I had the privilege of reading assata shakur s autobiography, 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. The song details some of the events described in the book. Set in the 1960s through the 1980s, assata olugbala shakurs memoir, assata. The life story of africanamerican revolutionary shakur, previously known as joanne chesimard. 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. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a. And then common wrote a song for assata on his 2000 album, like water for chocolate. Feb 03, 20 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. 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 paperback november 1, 2001 by assata shakur author. Assata shakur s trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring of 1973. 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. The book tells the often shocking, yet inspiring, story of assatas life up to her arrest and eventual escape to cuba. I had never heard of assata shakur until i saw her named mentioned in another book i was reading.
Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the assata an autobiography, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The result is a signal contribution to the literature about growing up black in america that has already taken its place alongside the autobiography of malcolm x and the works of maya angelou. 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. Explore books by assata shakur with our selection at. 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. 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. I loved reading assata story and i love how it gave you insight on how life was being a part of the black panther party. After escaping from prison, shakur finds political asylum in cuba, where she has resided ever since. This black activists memoir is like a freeze frame of the late 1960s and early 1970s. An autobiography,published in 1987, after assata was wellestablished as a political refugee, provides an account of the life of one of the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading assata. Between 1971 and 1973, shakur was accused of several crimes, none of which had sufficient evidence to back them.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. 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. There will be a launch event for the book at the black cultural archives, in. On may 2 1973, black panther activist assata shakur fsn joanne deborah chesimard, was pulled over by the new jersey state police, shot twice and then charged with murder of a police officer. I was also curious about assata shakur because she had just been named to the fbis most wanted list. Assata olugbala shakur is an black civil rights activist who was a member of the black panther party bpp and black liberation army bla. An autobiography by assata shakur, paperback barnes. An autobiography, by assata shakur is available now from zed books, priced. This book was so much more than i would have ever imagined it to be and is easily my favorite read so far in 2019.
An autobiography, and must say that it has had a profound impact on me. At times her story made me cry, but in no way does it try to milk emotion. An autobiography charts the development of the revolutionarys political consciousness and personal ethics. Written by assata shakur, angela davis foreword, audiobook narrated by sirena riley. Because of her involvement in radical black groups, shakur was accused of many crimes ranging from bank robberies to murder. Two years after her conviction, assata shakur escaped from prison. In march 1977 assata shakur was convicted of murdering state trooper werner forrester and was imprisoned. Assata shakur with forewords by angela davis and lennox hinds. Jul 10, 2014 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. Mar 11, 2019 this eye opening journey started with the new jim crow and now assata. This presents the life story of african american revolutionary shakur, previously known as joanne. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
The charges ranged from kidnapping to assault and battery to bank robbery. Assata shakur is joanne chesimard, the black panther leader who escaped from a new jersey prison in 1979 and within the past month has resurfaced in cuba. This book is an autobiography of assata shakur, a black revolutionary who is now living in cuba where she has political asylum. An autobiography, in alternating chapters, the book covers assatas early childhood, adolescence and early adulthood and her experiences of arrest, the american justice system or kourts as they are referred to by the author, subsequent incarceration, life as a fugitive and subsequent escape to cuba. Assata lived a very interesting life, much different than the majority of us, and she told her story in an uncomplicated and intriguing manner. Assata shakur, born joanne deborah byron, tells the story of her life as a black revolutionary. An autobiography is a 1988 autobiographical book by assata shakur.
An autobiography assata shakur was an important figure during and after the civil rights movement. An autobiography kindle edition by shakur, assata, harvey, david. This is the second book that i read from the black panther party series. 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 shakurs trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring of 1973 divided america. See all books authored by assata shakur, including assata. Assata is a well paced book that is easy to read and enjoyable. An autobiography 2 by assata shakur, angela davis, lennox s. Her brief autobiography is propagandistic and notable for its omissions, but there are passages of poignant, effective writing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story shakur tells in her autobiography, first published in 1988, is of the inhumane treatment meted out to her while incarcerated in the.
I had the privilege of reading assata shakurs autobiography, 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. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. An autobiography 1987, follows shakurs life as she grows up in new york, joins the black liberation army, and is falsely convicted of murder. Assata was and still is a hero of mine for many reasons, but back in the late 90s. Questions to start discussion will be posted below. She was given political asylum by cuba, where she now resides. Assata shakur s trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring of 1973 divided america. 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.
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