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MARCH 31, 2009 1:33AM

Howard Zinn

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There's no better source for a different, but valid, perspective on history. That's why I use his book in my AP U.S. history class.
Noahvose
April 07, 2009 07:41 PM
Thanks for your comments, Noah. It is clear why the steaming masses would disregard such a book, but I've never understood why progressives of all persuasions would not revere this book and the man who has experienced life from so many significant perspectives.
markinjapan
April 07, 2009 10:34 PM
I hate to admit I didn't know who Howard Zinn was before seeing this post. Thanks for the intro. He makes me wish my dad was still alive so I could ask him some more questions. Like Howard, dad was an Air Force bombardier over Europe during WWII, but would not talk about it much. In the end, I think he carried a lot of suffering and confusion to his grave.
resistanceisfruitful
April 18, 2009 08:30 PM
My son turned me on to Howard Zinn and I bought his DVD from Amazon. Matt Damon grew up next to him or something and narrates it. He has a new video coming out.... I'll ck out these two and the top and see if one of them is it. He is an incredible man! I love it that he got fired! That was a very interesting part of his story.
MiddleAgedWomanBlogging
April 18, 2009 08:36 PM
Resistanceisfruitful - Thanks for visiting. I think the more you know about Howard Zinn, the more you will find his thoughts congruent with yours.

MiddleAgedWomanBlogging - I am forever grateful for my work at Pacifica radio, WBAI in NYC for giving me the opportunity to meet and speak with Mr. Zinn on more than one occasion. I thank you for alerting me to these two media and will surely seek them out.
markinjapan
April 18, 2009 08:45 PM
Mark - You can call me RIF; it's easier on both of us. :-)
resistanceisfruitful
April 18, 2009 09:05 PM