November Author of the Month!
In light of this being an election year, I thought that our author of the month should be someone who is involved in making a difference in this world. As election day came, and a new precede
nce was set towards change in this country, I felt grateful towards all of those before us who have fought for just such a time. There seems to be an air of stirring around us, unrest, and hope. People are beginning to understand and realize their unlimited potential. In respect to the times, I could think of no one better than Howard Zinn. Zinn's writings have inspired countless adults and youth to challenge their government and their ideals. His messages are messages of truth, doing w
hat is right and not just what is acceptable, and teaching us that we have the ability and the power to bring about change. Zinn's first experience with war was as a fighter pilot during WWII. From then on, he dedicated his life to fighting for peace and equality, for the value of the human life. Howard Zinn was instrumental in the early civil rights movement working with others such as Martin Luther King Jr. to bring the atrocity of racism to the forefront of the American stage. He again fought to end the violence during the Vietnam War and hasn't stop fighting even today. We have a great DVD about the life of Howard Zinn that all of you will enjoy. Other books in the Library that we highly recommend are: A People's History of the United Sta
tes, Marx in Soho, and Passionate Declarations among others.
nce was set towards change in this country, I felt grateful towards all of those before us who have fought for just such a time. There seems to be an air of stirring around us, unrest, and hope. People are beginning to understand and realize their unlimited potential. In respect to the times, I could think of no one better than Howard Zinn. Zinn's writings have inspired countless adults and youth to challenge their government and their ideals. His messages are messages of truth, doing w
hat is right and not just what is acceptable, and teaching us that we have the ability and the power to bring about change. Zinn's first experience with war was as a fighter pilot during WWII. From then on, he dedicated his life to fighting for peace and equality, for the value of the human life. Howard Zinn was instrumental in the early civil rights movement working with others such as Martin Luther King Jr. to bring the atrocity of racism to the forefront of the American stage. He again fought to end the violence during the Vietnam War and hasn't stop fighting even today. We have a great DVD about the life of Howard Zinn that all of you will enjoy. Other books in the Library that we highly recommend are: A People's History of the United Sta
tes, Marx in Soho, and Passionate Declarations among others.During this month of celebrating our past and making new history, I challenge you all to remember that regardless of your age, gender, race or religion, you all have something to share with the world. You all have something to give and by believing in yourselves and daring to make your voice heard, you can make this country, this world a better place. All you have to do is try.
If you are looking for more writers of inspiration and dissent, we have featured for this month Noam Chomsky, Eugene V. Debs, Mark Twain, and Susan B. Anthony.
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