Are you still looking for that perfect gift for the U.S. history buff in your life? Look no further.
Whether you are looking for something to spark a debate or to give an alternative point of view, Howard Zinn’s books are the perfect gift.
Specifically his books A People’s History of the United States or Voices of a People’s History of the United States would be especially relevant considering the History Channel’s debuting of The People Speak on December 13th, currently in the top 5 most watched shows, which is based on these two books. The special is produced by Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Chris Moore, Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove with performances by Rosario Dawson, Marisa Tomei and Morgan Freeman, just to name a few.
What is unique about this special, as well as Zinn’s work is how he writes about issues regarding social change including the Christopher Columbus’ arrival in America, the Emancipation Proclamation, the civil rights movement as well as other events leading up to the “2000 Election and the “War on Terrorism”. His writing is very straight forward and tells how regular people helped to change America; he gives a voice to the people who really lived through these times as opposed to just the political and military leaders of the time. According to Amazon.com’s hourly updated best seller list the A People’s History of the United States is ranked 84th and has been ranked in the top 100 for the past 49 days, there is definitely something to be said about that.
I wonder what the next edition of his book will say about the election of Obama. Either way Zinn’s books are a great alternative view point that everyone should look at.
Check out the links from this article in order to learn more about Howard Zinn and The People Speak!!!
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At the risk of shameless self promotion, here's another great gift idea: The unabridged audiobook of "A Peoples History of the United States" is now available on audible.com I know because I narrated it! Go to audible and search "zinn."
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