The Communist and the Communist's Daughter: A Memoir by Jane Lazarre (English) H

Description: The Communist and the Communist's Daughter by Jane Lazarre In this poignant memoir Jane Lazarre tells the fascinating history of her father Bill, a radical activist who, as part of his tireless efforts to create a better world for his family, held leadership positions in the American Communist Party, fought in the Spanish Civil War, and organized labor unions. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a letter to his baby grandson, Bill Lazarre wrote that "unfortunately, despite the attempts by your grandpa and many others to present you with a better world, we were not very successful." Born in 1902 amid the pogroms in Eastern Europe, Lazarre dedicated his life to working for economic equality, racial justice, workers rights, and a more just world. He was also dedicated to his family, especially his daughters, whom he raised as a single father following his wifes death. In The Communist and the Communists Daughter Jane Lazarre weaves memories of her father with documentary materials-such as his massive FBI file-to tell her fathers fascinating history as a communist, a Jew, and a husband, father, and grandfather. Soon after immigrating to the United States as a young man, Lazarre began a long career as a radical activist, being convicted of sedition, holding leadership positions in the American Communist Party, fighting in the Spanish Civil War, organizing labor unions, testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee, and resisting the FBIs efforts to recruit him as an informant. Through periods of heroism and deep despair Lazarre never abandoned his ideals or his sustained faith in the fundamental goodness of people. This is also the story of Jane as she grew up, married an African American civil rights activist, and became a mother and a writer while coming to terms with her fathers legacy. She recounts her arguments with her father over ideology, but also his profound influence on her life. Throughout this poignant and beautifully written work, Jane examines memory, grief, love, and conscience while detailing the sacrifices, humanity, and unwavering convictions of a man who worked tirelessly to create a brighter future for us all. Author Biography Jane Lazarre is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including the memoirs Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness: Memoir of a White Mother of Black Sons, Wet Earth and Dreams: A Narrative of Grief and Recovery, and The Mother Knot, all also published by Duke University Press, as well as the novels Inheritance and Some Place Quite Unknown. She has won awards for her fiction from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts. Lazarre founded and directed the undergraduate writing program at Eugene Lang College at the New School for ten years and taught creative writing and literature there for twenty years. She has also taught at the City College of New York and Yale University. Lazarre lives in New York City. Table of Contents Authors Note ix Acknowledgments xi Prologue 1 Part I. Beginnings Chapter 1 11 Chapter 2 18 Part II. An American Chapter 3 27 Chapter 4 34 Part III. Spain Chapter 5 55 Chapter 6 58 Chapter 7 60 Chapter 8 74 Chapter 9 77 Part IV. A Bad Wind Chapter 10 95 Chapter 11 101 Chapter 12 105 Chapter 13 110 Chapter 14 122 Chapter 15 125 Part V. The Un-Americans Chapter 16 131 Chapter 17 138 Chapter 18 150 Part VI. The Mutilated World Chapter 19 161 Chapter 20 172 Part VII. Endings Chapter 21 189 Chapter 22 196 Chapter 23 202 Epilogue 205 Notes 211 Review "Reflective and intelligent, her narrative not only chronicles the life of a complex man; it also celebrates the power of memory and love. A poignantly lyrical memoir of family and politics." * Kirkus Reviews *"The Communist and the Communists Daughter tells the story of a family, of the struggle between old and new homelands, and of a man trying to balance his idealism with a reality that falls short of it." -- Jeff Fleischer * Foreword Reviews *"[A] collection of materials, insights, incidents, and imagery formed into a brilliant whole by Jane Lazarres skill and patience. It ought to be a classic of twentieth century American life." -- Meredith Sue Willis * Books for Readers *"This is a memoir rich in intelligent reflection of an aspect of US political history that receives little airing. Its an elegantly written and moving account." -- John Green * Morning Star *"Jane Lazare has written a fascinating, intensely personal book about history, family, and the Communist Party in the United States." -- Esther Cohen * Monthly Review *"Making an account of ones self through memoir is hard enough, why would anyone want to tackle combining their own with that of anothers? Lazarre does so to pay tribute to her father, to show herself and the world his noble intentions even though he was a flawed human being, as we all are. Ultimately, she has learned through the writing, he is so much a part of her, and she a part of him, whether thats in their living or their passing on." -- Tomie Anne Bitton * American Book Review *"This is one of those books that deserves many audiences. And for that I am grateful, as I believe its appeal, like that of Lazarres earlier memoirs, makes an important contribution to understanding aspects of American history and social consciousness that are not explored nearly enough." -- Emily E. LB. Twarog * Labor * Review Quote "This is one of those books that deserves many audiences. And for that I am grateful, as I believe its appeal, like that of Lazarres earlier memoirs, makes an important contribution to understanding aspects of American history and social consciousness that are not explored nearly enough." Details ISBN0822369370 Author Jane Lazarre Publisher Duke University Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 0822369370 ISBN-13 9780822369370 Format Hardcover Imprint Duke University Press Subtitle A Memoir Place of Publication North Carolina Country of Publication United States Illustrations 6 illustrations Pages 240 Publication Date 2017-09-08 DEWEY 335.4092/273 Short Title The Communist and the Communists Daughter Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-08 AU Release Date 2017-09-08 NZ Release Date 2017-09-08 US Release Date 2017-09-08 Edited by Amit Singh Birth 1944 Affiliation Amazon.com, Inc, Usa Position EDFRTR Qualifications Sir Alternative 9780822369523 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161669703;

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