I Am Maroon : The True Story of an American Political Prisoner

I Am Maroon : The True Story of an American Political Prisoner

Hardcover

03 Sep, 2024

In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner-and the justice and redemption he foug...

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ISBN-10:

1645030490

ISBN-13:

9781645030492

Publisher

PublicAffairs

Dimensions

8.70 X 5.60 X 1.50 inches

Language

English

Description

In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner-and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way.

Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was convicted to life in prison following a coordinated attack on a park police station that left one guard dead.The prison walls, however, could not deter Shoatz's battle for personal and collective freedom. He escaped state prisons twice, making him a living legend, and endowed him with the moniker "Maroon," once used to honor runaway slaves from plantations. He survived 22 years in solitary confinement, prompting an international campaign for his freedom.

I Am Maroon charts a life of dizzying intrigue and a long struggle for liberation. With an unforgettable voice, Maroon reminds us that we too are capable of radical change, leaving us a blueprint for how we might dedicate our lives and minds to the ongoing fight for freedom.

Product Details

ISBN-10

:1645030490

ISBN-13

:9781645030492

Publisher

:PublicAffairs

Publication date

: 03 Sep, 2024

Sub-Category

: Social Activists

Format

:Hardcover

Language

:English

Reading Level

: All

Dimension

: 8.70 X 5.60 X 1.50 inches

Weight

:590 g

Editorial Reviews

"An epic tale told with ferocity and nuance, wit and grace; a tale of freedom as much as a story of imprisonment."
--Leslie Jamison, New York Times-bestselling author of the Empathy Exams

About the Author

Russell "Maroon" Shoatz was a dedicated community activist, founding member of the Black Unity Council, former member of the Black Panther Party, and soldier in the Black Liberation Army.

Kanya D'Almeida is a writer and winner of the 2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. As a journalist, she reported for a decade on global economic apartheid, reproductive justice and prison abolition.

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