Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Soul on Ice
Book Review: The literary style was conducive to understanding Cleaver.
Summary: 4 Stars
I was truly delighted to finally get my hands on a book about this often neglected figure in America's history. Although the book primarily dealt with his isolated life behind bars, I could still appreciate his ability to analyze American's social malaise without the benefit of external resources. I have gained a new level of respect for this man and the mental metamorphosis he experienced.Book Review: There are insights in here somewhere. . .
Summary: 3 Stars
Eldridge Cleaver writes his memoirs here, and much of the book seeks to justify his actions and sentiments. It is as if he knows that his actions have been looked down upon by America and he needs to tell us where he is coming from. I found it shocking, not only that he should admit to raping women, both white and black, but more so that he makes excuses for why he HAD to rape them. He also explains his veiws on the inferiority complex that has plagued the African American since slavery, and his motivation for violent response. These views, though, are exceedingly hard to sift out of the pontificatory run-on sentance that permeates this book. He will launch into the feelings of a black woman in this society, and while his point may be valid, his statement consists of two pages of metaphorical secondary clauses. But, for all of his circumlocution, Cleaver's points provide great insight not only into a black revolutionary, but a convict, a Muslim after the style of Malcom X, and the african american experience in general. In all, his thoughts are hauntingly true.Book Review: Throw your fist up!
Summary: 5 Stars
Some people just can't accept the truth. Eldridge Cleaver tries to show the reality of blacks but the people who criticize it are the whites cant get a grip on reality. Ridicule is the burden on geniousBook Review: UNDERLINING SECTIONS EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T A SCHOOL TEXT
Summary: 5 Stars
I FOUND MYSELF UNDERLINING SECTIONS OF THIS DEEP, AND SELF CONSCIOUS BOOK. TO HAVE SOMEONE'S WAY OF THINKING CHANGE BEFORE YOUR EYES IN A BOOK, GEE! IT WAS A DIFFICULT READ THOUGH, BUT THAT THE BEST PART. I FELT I HAD GAINED KNOWLEDGE, AND I HAD TO WORK FOR IT. IT HAS INSPIRED MY POETRY, AND MY THINKING. THIS IS NOT A BOOK FOR A NOVEL READER, BE WARNED.Book Review: Very thought prevoking reading.
Summary: 4 Stars
Mr. Cleaver seems to have been a very conflicted man. In this book he discusses his predicaments in his life and how he feels he came about them. He discusses his imprisonment, his life thereof and how he ended up there. He also shares his ideas on everything from corrupt government to his feelings about his convicted rapings of white women. I don't always agree with some of his views but they are very powerful nonetheless. If you are at all interested in the writings of Mr. Cleaver and have not read this book, I highly suggest that you do. To better understand his mindset. A very interesting book.