Thank you re Howard Zinn!

[cat19]

That book lives in my living room. I stare at it. My MIL saw him speak a whole bunch of times. Yet, I still have not read it. I really dislike American history.

[creamsiclechica]

Yes, yes, YES!! I'm so glad he loves it; I was wondering. One of the most prolific and unforgettable books I've ever read. That's great news!

[claralou]

I'm so glad he likes it! That book single-handedly decided my major and my grad school focus. It's incredible.

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Jan 9, 2013 16:34:59 GMT -5 jamaicam said:

Thank you to the ladies who mentioned / recommended Howard Zinn. I got his 'People's History of the US' for my dad for Christmas and he is loving it! He is comparing him to Edward Thompson (European working class historian) which is high praise from him.

My family is now even more intrigued by my on-line mummy friends after I told them that the recommendation came from you all!

E. P. Thompson is amazing.