Revolutionary Suicide: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

by Huey P. Newton

Book Overview

The searing, visionary memoir of founding Black Panther Huey P. Newton, in a dazzling graphic package

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143105329
• ISBN13: 9780143105329
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Revolutionary Review

This book is one of the first and only unaltered accounts of the Black Panther Party by somebody who was in it. The book is in Huey's compassionate voice. This book dispells rumors about the BPP Huey set the record straight. This is my favorite book of all time its a book for the ages.

A True American Revolutionary!

This book is a great read, it is powerful, every chapter starts with a relevant quote, usually by a Socialist leader. It is filled with the incidents of huey's life and his beliefs. It is clearly written and shows the strong convictions of the man in affirming personal freedom and justice, and his belief that it can be done. Through all the trials and tribulations he went through, and through the rhetoric that went back and forth between the panthers and government, Huey manages to steer away from cliches, (though he interestingly describes the way they came up with the word "pig" for cops.) I was fortunate enough to pick this book up in middle school after hearing about huey newton on a rap album, and being curious. I don't understand why it is so hard to find. I have found Eldridge Cleaver's Soul on Ice recently, and find it amazingly honest in a way that huey doesn't get, with his personal life and weaknesses. And Bobby Seale, the other founder, has written some books as well. Its unproductive to talk about which is better. This one is great.

The best of Huey Newton's books.

Dr. Huey P. Newton the man that today's youth does not know about tells how he first met Co-founder of the Black Panther Perty and this book is the closest thing to an autobiography you will find. All I can say is the greatist man that ever lived gives the American people a sense on Awareness that has not been given since Malcolm X. Made me wanna get up and shout"All Power To The People"

This book was powerful in every detail.

I felt as though this book was very powerful in expressing the reality of every African-American in society that lives in an urban area. Huey Newton is a powerful writer, but his books are often not read becuase of the fact that limitations are place on him because of his staus. I feel as though his books should be read by every one in order to understand our struggle and also African-Americans as a race and The Black Panther Party as a group. I give this book infinite stars and I think this book should be read by every intellectual and every conscious mind that's open to all possiabilities of reveloution. Stay Strong everyone and always remember the struggle. Peace!!!!!