Mumia Abu-Jamal has published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Live from Death Row (1995). The latest is Have Black Lives Ever Mattered? (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mumia Abu-Jamal
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Live from Death Row
Mumia Abu-Jamal's most-read book.
Newest
Have Black Lives Ever Mattered?
Published 2017.
Non-fiction in order
Live from Death Row (1995)
Death Blossoms (1997)
All Things Censored (2000)
Faith of Our Fathers (2003)
We Want Freedom (2004)
Writing on the Wall (2015)
Have Black Lives Ever Mattered? (2017)
Other books in order
Jailhouse Lawyers (2008)
About Mumia Abu-Jamal
Mumia Abu-Jamal is an American political activist and journalist who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in 1982 for the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. While on death row, he wrote and commented on the criminal justice system in the United States. After numerous appeals, his death sentence was overturned by a federal court. In 2011, the prosecution agreed to a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. He entered the general prison population early the following year.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal FAQ
- How many books has Mumia Abu-Jamal written?
- Mumia Abu-Jamal has published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mumia Abu-Jamal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Live from Death Row.
- What is Mumia Abu-Jamal's latest book?
- Have Black Lives Ever Mattered? (2017).
- What is Mumia Abu-Jamal's most famous book?
- Live from Death Row (1995) is Mumia Abu-Jamal's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.