Romance American Communism

by Vivian Gornick

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465071104
• ISBN13: 9780465071104
• Release Date: March 1978
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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.