Malcolm X’s alma mater is books. He started to learn words from the dictionary from alphabet ‘A’ in prison as a prisoner. After learning words, he began to read books like history and philosophy. He noticed how white people manipulated the world by enslaving black people and making Opium war. It is amazing that how far he made in prison. I have similar experience to his. I served Korean Army for about two years. I did not want to waste my free time after training. So I read. First book I read was Buddhist bible during the vigil. I even underlined it and marked on it. I had to keep it secret since nothing is allowed other than watch-out. Books were given to us every month, so I read almost 50 books for a year especially fiction. He was so passionate about reading books that he even think about himself imprisoned for months. Reading books gives us joy and happiness. I totally agree with what X had in prison. While I was working for military service for nearly two years, I had an opportunity to read a lot. Sometimes, it made me forget that I was in the army.I also experienced a few times that I woke up and asked myself where I am. I felt that it tricks our brain. It separates our mind for awhile just enough to relax.
