{"title":"Mumia Abu-Jamal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Mumia Abu-Jamal, a revered figure in the world of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings, Abu-Jamal offers a unique perspective shaped by his life experiences. A former journalist, activist, and political prisoner, his voice continues to resonate with readers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of life, resilience, and hope written from behind prison walls. Mumia Abu-Jamal's storytelling is imbued with a deep understanding of social justice and human rights, making his books a compelling read for anyone interested in these subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the life and reflections of Mumia Abu-Jamal through our carefully curated selection, and discover why his writings remain influential in modern discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-blossoms-by-mumia-abu-jamal-9780872867970","title":"Death Blossoms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfound meditations on life, death, freedom, family, and faith, written by radical Black journalist, Mumia Abu-Jamal, while he was awaiting his execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e is described by \u003cem\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e as \"uncompromising, disturbing . . . Abu-Jamal's voice has the clarity and candor of a man whose impending death emboldens him to say what is on his mind without fear of consequence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher, Jr. University Professor \u0026amp; Director of the Hutchins Center for African \u0026amp; African American Research at Harvard University, praises it as \"a brilliant, lucid meditation on the moral obligation of political commitment by a deeply ethical—and deeply wronged—human being. Mumia should be freed, now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan Kozol, author of \u003cem\u003eDeath at an Early Age\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRachel and Her Children\u003c\/em\u003e, calls it \"a brilliant, powerful book by a prophetic writer . . . his language glows with an affirming flame.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist and activist Mumia Abu-Jamal has been imprisoned since 1982 for the killing of a police officer, a crime he steadfastly maintained he did not commit. In 1996, after serving more than a decade on death row, and with the likelihood of execution looming, he began receiving regular visits from members of the Bruderhof spiritual community, a group of refugees from Hitler's Germany. Inspired by these encounters, Mumia began to write a series of personal essays reflecting on his search for spiritual meaning within a society plagued by materialism, hypocrisy, and violence. \"Many people say it is insane to resist the system,\" writes Mumia, \"but actually it is insane not to.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis expanded edition of \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e brings a classic, influential work back into print with a new introduction by Mumia, and includes the entire text of a groundbreaking report by Amnesty International detailing the legal improprieties and chronic injustices that marred his trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Lewis Taylor, Professor of Theology and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Theological and the Political: On the Weight of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, observes: \"For years in my classrooms I have watched \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e do its luminous work. It has awakened the conscience of so many of my student readers. Once awakened, they begin to shoulder the disciplines of its revolutionary knowing, moral passion, historical precision, and clarity of reason. No wonder repressive powers seek death for this prisoner of conscience. Alas for them, Mumia still lives. From streets to classrooms and back, \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e keeps opening up consciences, hearts, and minds for our revolutionary work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoshua Bloom, co-author with Waldo E. Martin Jr. of \u003cem\u003eBlack Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party\u003c\/em\u003e, states: \"Targeted by the FBI's COINTELPRO for his revolutionary politics, imprisoned, and sentenced to death, Mumia found freedom in resistance. His reflections here—on race, spirituality, on struggle, and life—illuminate this path to freedom for us all.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this revised edition of his groundbreaking work, \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e, convicted death row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal tackles hard and existential questions, searching for God and a greater meaning in a caged life that may be cut short if the state has its way and takes his life. As readers follow Mumia's journey through his poems, short essays, and longer musings, they will learn not only about this singular individual who has retained his humanity despite the ever-present threat of execution, but also about themselves and our society: what we are willing to tolerate and who we are willing to cast aside. Lara Bazelon, author of \u003cem\u003eRectify: The Power of Restorative Justice After Wrongful Conviction\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects: \"If there is any justice, Mumia will prevail in his battle for his life and for his freedom.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNikhil Pal Singh, founding faculty director of the NYU Prison Education Program and author of \u003cem\u003eRace and America's Long War\u003c\/em\u003e, adds: \"Written more than two decades ago, \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e helps us to see beyond prison walls; it is as timely and as necessary as the day it was published.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHilary Moore and James Tracy, co-authors of \u003cem\u003eNo Fascist USA!, The John Brown Anti-Klan Committee and Lessons for Today's Movements\u003c\/em\u003e, note: \"For over three decades, the words of Mumia Abu-Jamal have been tools many young activists have used to connect the dots of empire, racism, and resistance. The welcome reissue of \u003cem\u003eDeath Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e is a chance to reconnect with Abu-Jamal's prophetic voice, one that needs to be heard now more than ever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804393722092,"sku":"9780872867970","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21176283482498.jpg?v=1757416409"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mumia-abu-jamal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}