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Paperback The Romance of American Communism Book

ISBN: 1788735501

ISBN13: 9781788735506

The Romance of American Communism

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Writer and critic Vivian Gornick's long-unavailable classic exploring how Left politics gave depth and meaning to American life

"Before I knew that I was Jewish or a girl I knew that I was a member of the working class." So begins Vivian Gornick's exploration of how the world of socialists, communists, and progressives in the 1940s and 1950s created a rich, diverse world where ordinary men and women felt their lives connected to a larger human project.

Now back in print after its initial publication in 1977 and with a new introduction by the author, The Romance of American Communism is a landmark work of new journalism, profiling American Communist Party members and fellow travelers as they joined the Party, lived within its orbit, and left in disillusionment and disappointment as Stalin's crimes became public.

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A part of history we don't hear too much about

Want to learn about the socialist movement in NYC during the '30s - '50s? Then this is the book to read.Learn about hard working New Yorkers who wished to better working conditions, etc. for the average working man/woman. A segment of NYC/USA history that is rich, compelling, and intriguing. What makes the reading so appealing are the personal accounts of the individuals who were part of the movement.The author conducts interviews cross country to obtain info/ individuals' perspectives. If you are the child or grandchild of a "Red Diaper Baby" you'll want to read this book.
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