‘I am we’

Comedic, romantic, suspenseful and inspirational are just some of the words to describe this autobiography of Huey P. Newton in a new edition that includes an introduction by Newton’s wife, Fredrika. From his birth in 1942, the narrative takes readers along the path that led to his revolutionary mind and to his participation in the birth of one of the most influential activist groups of all time: the Black Panther Party. With a bevy of inspirational quotes that head each chapter, the tone is set; Newton was determined to paint a picture with his words. Almost 40 years on, the book transports the reader back to the fight for ultimate human justice between the Panthers and the establishment. Newton lived by the African saying “I am we,” because he believed that he was the people and the people are life, and it is through this autobiography and his incredible struggle for righteousness that we see just how important it is to live.