How Long to Read The Sword and the Shield

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sword and the Shield?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read The Sword and the Shield by Peniel E. Joseph

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This dual biography of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King upends longstanding preconceptions to transform our understanding of the twentieth century's most iconic African American leaders. To most Americans, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. represent contrasting ideals: self-defense vs. nonviolence, black power vs. civil rights, the sword vs. the shield. The struggle for black freedom is wrought with the same contrasts. While nonviolent direct action is remembered as an unassailable part of American democracy, the movement's militancy is either vilified or erased outright. In The Sword and the Shield, Peniel E. Joseph upends these misconceptions and reveals a nuanced portrait of two men who, despite markedly different backgrounds, inspired and pushed each other throughout their adult lives. This is a strikingly revisionist biography, not only of Malcolm and Martin, but also of the movement and era they came to define.

How long is The Sword and the Shield?

The Sword and the Shield by Peniel E. Joseph is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sword and the Shield Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read The Sword and the Shield aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sword and the Shield?

The Sword and the Shield is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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