I Lived to Tell the Story - by Tamika D Mallory (Hardcover)

About the Book

In I Lived to Tell the Story, Tamika Mallory takes us beyond the headlines and podiums, offering an unfiltered look at the moments that shaped her--not just as an activist but as a woman navigating love, loss, and self-discovery. From her early days as the daughter of civil rights organizers in Harlem to her battles with the personal pain that many never imagined--the trauma of sexual assault, the pressures of motherhood, the fallout of public scrutiny, and the fight to reclaim her peace--this is Tamika as the world has never seen her before.

Book Synopsis

A raw, heartfelt memoir of perseverance, redemption, and triumph from Tamika D. Mallory, trailblazing social justice leader, activist, and cofounder of the Women's March.

In I Lived to Tell the Story, Tamika Mallory takes us beyond the headlines and podiums, offering an unfiltered look at the moments that shaped her--not just as an activist but as a woman navigating love, loss, and self-discovery.

From her early days as the daughter of civil rights organizers in Harlem to her battles with the personal pain that many never imagined--the trauma of sexual assault, the pressures of motherhood, the fallout of public scrutiny, and the fight to reclaim her peace--this is Tamika as the world has never seen her before.

A follow-up to her "masterful" (Marc Lamont Hill) debut, State of Emergency, which confronted the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, this memoir ventures deeper into her journey. Tamika shares untold stories of resilience, courage, and internal struggles while waging war against injustice in America.

At its core, I Lived to Tell the Story is not just about activism; it's about what happens after the smoke clears. It's about healing, survival, and the power of truth to bring us closer to ourselves and one another.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR State of Emergency

"An urgent call for racial justice that demands attention, discussion, and action."
-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Shifting between outrage, hope, and resolute determination, this call to action will resonate with readers already fighting for racial justice, as well as those looking to join the movement."
-- Publishers Weekly

"Mallory gives readers the tools they need to fight injustice and find a pathway towards true freedom."
-- Marie Claire

"Mallory provides a history of racism in the U.S. as well as equity-centered pathways forward."
-- Ms. Magazine

"A masterful book...reaffirms the urgency of the current state of Black people in America and the power we all have to win transformative change."
-- Marc Lamont Hill, New York Times bestselling author

About the Author

Tamika D. Mallory is a trailblazing social justice leader, movement strategist, globally recognized civil rights activist, cofounder of Until Freedom and the historic Women's March, and author of I Lived to Tell the Story and State of Emergency. She served as the youngest ever executive director of the National Action Network. Her speech in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota--entitled "State of Emergency"--was dubbed "the speech of a generation" by ABC News. Mallory is an expert in the areas of gun violence prevention, criminal justice reform, and grassroots organizing.