Assata

An Autobiography

This autobiography chronicles the life of Assata Shakur from her childhood through her involvement with the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army. It details her 1973 arrest following a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike, her subsequent imprisonment, and her experiences within the American justice system. The narrative highlights her political awakening, the conditions of her incarceration, and her eventual escape to political asylum in Cuba. The book provides a personal account of state surveillance, resistance, and political persecution in the United States.

by Assata Shakur

Lawrence Hill Books · First published 1987 · 274 pages