Blood in My Eye

Blood in My Eye is a book of political philosophy written by George Jackson, a co-founder of the Black Guerrilla Family. Jackson finished writing the book only days before he was killed during an escape attempt from San Quentin State Prison on 21 August 1971. The book was first published on 1 January 1972. Background In 1961, George Jackson was sentenced to one year to life in San Quentin State Prison for armed robbery (citation required). During his time at San Quentin, Jackson was introduced to Marxist ideas by W.L. Nolen, a fellow inmate. The two founded the Black Guerrilla Family in 1966, based on Marxist–Leninist principles. During his time in prison, Jackson educated himself on history and Marxist economics. Using a plastic typewriter, Jackson wrote many letters and political essays, which were later compiled in the books Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson and Blood in My Eye. Content