Malcolm X- 1st Post

I have really enjoyed the interesting first 4 chapters of Malcolm X. The fact that Malcolm told it during his rise to fame is an unusual circumstance. He draws many comparisons between the way he views life now and how he viewed life the exact opposite way back when he was growing up. It is also fascinating to hear a completely different lifestyle and setting than mine. In chapters one and two, the fact that he was able to overcome losing his father, losing his mom, and being "shipped" around to different foster homes I predict foreshadows the person he becomes when older. He also seems to have the ability to interact with many different people as well. While reading this book I did ask myself one question... Why would Malcolm X want to start telling his life story at out a young age of 37-39 when he didn't know he would be killed?