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jesowings 's review for:
A People's History of the United States
by Howard Zinn
As an undergraduate, I enrolled in a couple of classes with the late Zeev Gorin at Bradley University and was introduced to the idea of an alternate history of the United States. I've always had a bit of an interest in politics and political history, and the idea that our nation's history is disparate intrigues me. Later, as a graduate student at the University of Tennessee, I attended a lecture by Howard Zinn. It was a moving and eloquent event. Ever since, this book has been on my "to read" list. I'm embarrassed that it's taken me this long to crack it open, and longer than I expected to push through it, but it was worth every bit of the effort. I haven't been very successful with my non-fiction attempts of late, but Zinn's thorough yet concise approach kept me engaged. He echoes a lot of the ideas Dr. Gorin incorporated into his classes, and supports his research with humbling passages and fascinating statistics. I found myself wondering why I didn't already know this history; even frustrated with myself that I haven't been more pro-active in the consumption of alternative news and perspectives. It's opened my eyes to a richer gray history than I had assumed, and I'm eager to seek several of the resources he cites.
This should be required reading for all Americans. It's leftie, but I think it's important that we consider all sides of the issue before voicing our opinions.
This should be required reading for all Americans. It's leftie, but I think it's important that we consider all sides of the issue before voicing our opinions.