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Living for Change

An Autobiography

by Grace Lee Boggs
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No one can tell in advance what form a movement will take. Grace Lee Boggs's fascinating autobiography traces the story of a woman who transcended class and racial boundaries to pursue her passionate belief in a better society. Now with a new foreword by Robin D. G. Kelley, Living for Change is a sweeping account of a legendary human rights activist whose network included Malcolm X and C. L. R. James. From the end of the 1930s, through the Cold War, the Civil Rights era, and the rise of the Black Panthers to later efforts to rebuild crumbling urban communities, Living for Change is an exhilarating look at a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to social justice.

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    August 3, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781452954462

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      • ISBN: 9781452954462
      • File size: 17923 KB

  • Languages

    • English

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    • Library Journal

      March 1, 1998
      Boggs, a grass-roots activist involved in radical politics in the Detroit area, has written an interesting account of her life. Born in 1915 to Chinese immigrants, she grew up in New York City and received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Bryn Mawr. Profoundly affected by the philosophy of Kant and Hegel but realizing that she didn't want to teach, Boggs looked for a way to get involved in social issues. She moved from New York to Chicago to head the South Side Tenants Organization, an experience that opened her eyes to the deep-rooted problems of black Americans and moved her to become an activist in the black community. She met and married Jimmy Boggs, with whom she spent a lifetime organizing community activity in Detroit. Despite some slight historical errors, this account is both an intriguing personal history and a valuable social history. Recommended for collections with an interest in radical movements.--Roseanne Castellino, LucasVarity, Inc. Buffalo, NY

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