The autobiography of influential civil rights leader Malcolm X, titled "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," details his fight against systemic racism in America. Co-authored by Alex Haley, it narrates Malcolm's journey from a troubled youth involved in crime to his pivotal role in the Nation of Islam. His life story emphasizes the struggle against racial injustice and the quest for identity, providing a deep insight into the complexities of his activism and his ultimate commitment to social change.