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A Taste of Power
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The incredible memoir of Elaine Brown - the first female leader of the Black Panthers.
"I have all the guns and all the money. I can withstand challenge from without and from within. Am I right, Comrade?" So said Elaine Brown on becoming the first female leader of the Black Panther Party in 1974. By that time, the group had grown from a small local outfit into a national revolutionary movement, described by FBI director J. Edgar Hoover as 'the greatest threat to the internal security of the country'.
Brown's gripping memoir charts her rise from an impoverished neighbourhood in Philadelphia, through a political awakening during a bohemian adolescence, and on to her time as a foot soldier for the Panthers and her ascent into its upper echelons. As an unforgettable portrayal of Black girlhood in 1950s Philadelphia and the revolutionary experience in 1960s California, A Taste of Power is a seminal exploration of power, prejudice, and the struggle for justice.
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A Taste of Power by Elaine Brown receives high praise for its compelling narrative, blending autobiography with political history to create a gripping and enlightening story. Critics highlight the book's honest and passionate storytelling, drawing comparisons to iconic works like Malcolm X's autobiography. It is lauded for capturing the resilience of a black woman amidst societal challenges, weaving a narrative that's both astonishing and deeply moving. The Los Angeles Times and others commend its profound insights on racial oppression, making it a remarkable and entertaining piece.
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ISBN: 9780241537343
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 372g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Elaine Brown is an American activist, writer, singer and former leader of the Black Panther Party. Born in 1943, Brown was raised in Philadelphia. She moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music, and there became politicized as she further experienced the daily injustices of racism. She joined the Black Panther Party in 1968, and, in 1974, was appointed leader of the group - a role she held until 1977. She has since been intimately involved in campaigns for prison and education reform.
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