No other radical historian has reached so many hearts and minds as Howard Zinn. It is rare that a historian of the Left has managed to retain as much credibility while refusing to let his academic mantle change his beautiful writing style from being anything but direct; forthright; and accessible. Whether his subject is war; race; politics; economic justice; or history itself; each of his works serves as a reminder that to embrace one's subjectivity can mean embracing one's humanity; that heart and mind can speak with one voice. Here; in six sections; is the historian's own choice of his shorter essays on some of the most critical problems facing America throughout its history; and today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy scott j piresgood book prompt shippimhg0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy guaranteedWill buy again4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. The Conditions for Jewish Renaissance in AmericaBy David MittelbergJust when you were wondering what would be the book to send friends and family alike for the Holiday season; along comes a miraculous response to your quest. This incredibly readable book offers us all; an insightful and sympathetic analysis of the historical roots of Judaism together with the many varieties of Jewishness that have unfolded in contemporary America.Tracing the continuum of diversity from biblical times through the 2000 years of diaspora life; Fishman explains how being Jewish and Jewish culture evolved in interaction with widely different cultures yielding diverse outcomes. Similarly; we are led through the story of American Jewry through the continuous development of the Orthodox ; Conservative; Reform; Reconstructionist; Renewal and Secular movements; all of which contribute to the culture and ethnic capital of American Jews. Finally; Fishman offers an innovative typology of Jews by Choice together with a sensitive discussion of the challenges faced by conversionary households who themselves bring a new source of energy and commitment to American Jewry.Following the analysis of both the richness and comparative strengths and challenges of the different branches of American Jewishness; demonstrating how each in turn; has learned important lessons from the other; Fishman to turns her critical eye to the horizon of the next generation of American Jews. In so doing; Fishman suggests an agenda for those seeking to sustain American Jewishness. The renaissance of Jewish life so vibrant in an important minority of American Jews reported by Fishman; needs to be linked to the less affected vast majority of American Jews. This may be attained by developing enhanced social networks; opportunities for informal and experiential youth and adult education as well as the structured experience of Jewish Peoplehood through engagement with other Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide. This is a book that is informed by the latest thinking of the American Jewish renaissance it describes; yet written in a language every American; Jew and non Jew alike; can both understand and identify with. This rare combination indeed; makes it a must for all your Holiday reading.David Mittelberg
