Revolutionary Suicide

By: Huey P. Newton, Fredrika Newton - introduction

Narrated by: C.T. Hayes, Fredrika Newton

The searing, visionary memoir of founding Black Panther Huey P. Newton

Tracing the birth of a revolutionary, Huey P. Newton's famous and oft-quoted autobiography is as much a manifesto as a portrait of the inner circle of America's Black Panther Party. From Newton's impoverished childhood on the streets of Oakland to his adolescence and struggles with the system, from his role in the Black Panthers to his solitary confinement in the Alameda County Jail, Revolutionary Suicide is unrepentant and thought-provoking in its portrayal of inspired radicalism.

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Authenticity.

Love the details of the story telling. Could not only visualize, but could feel the love, energy and resistance of Newtons mission.

Huey knowledge of the law & how he used it to his advantage was remarkable.

Huey P. Newton was a brilliant man with just as many faults as any human. His similarities to Malcolm X were within close resembles outside of Malcolm’s religious beliefs. My only criticism of the book would probably be the order of events or how they were chronologically written, but even that is a stretch. This is a profound piece of literature that every PERSON should listen to or read.

detail of events

I enjoy the personal history of the main character. The specifics and life adventures that he endured.

A great read (or listen)

Not only is this a great listen, it’s a great book that’s well written. Even though I’m not big on autobiographies, I’m glad I read it.

The meaning of revolutionary suicide

To truly stand up for what you believe in and being willing to fight for it through whatever may come