Howard Zinn is God

[Tiggeroshii]

Well, maybe not GOD, per say, but very good.

I'm only a couple chapters through his book Declarations, but I have so far found it distinctly profound. He's really opened up my eyes on these things -Machiavelli and such.
:D

[noahmijo]

1. I'm currently re-reading "A People's History"

Just like Matt Damon says in Good Will Hunting "that book will blow ya fackin mind"

[FreedomAngel82]

2. I'm wanting to buy one of his books

but not sure which one is a good read. What would any of you recommend?

[PassingFair]

4. First...

try looking under ZINN.

[noahmijo]

6. Probably start with "A People's History"

Right from the first sentence you get hooked and you see immediately that Zinn did not write this to educate you; he wrote this book to make your brain do a complete 360, and to look at the world and the USA in a very realistic fashion.

It is very educational too.

[Tiggeroshii]

5. My dad got me this one for my birthday, and I put off reading it because

of the cover. I think that was probably part of his strategy - hoping I wouldn't be interested in it so he would read it. Got to it soon enough.

....

In terms of Matt damon's comment on Good Will hunting ... I'm realizing Howard Zenn really has a way of doing that.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. Zinn

I'm on my third copy of People's history, people keep borrowing and not returning it.

on edit: which one? Declarations of Independence or Passionate Declarations?

[Tiggeroshii]

9. haha.

Corrected the Zinn, thanks.

When did he write people's history?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

12. 1980

make sure you get the updated version 2004

[Tiggeroshii]

18. Will do

Thanks!

[G_j]

10. I think everyone should should read that book

& It should be offered in HS history classes.

[Cha]

7. You should spell "God's" name

right then..Howard Zinn.

[Tiggeroshii]

11. huh?

[Mr_Spock]

8. It's Zinn isn't it?

I like him...

[G_j]

13. You would probably like him even more

after seeing this wonderful documentary.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416825/

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train (2004)

Directed by
Deb Ellis
Denis Mueller

Genre: Documentary

Plot Outline: The life and times of Howard Zinn: the historian, activist, and author of several classics including "A Peoples History of the United States". Archival footage, and commentary by friend, colleagues and Zinn himself. (view trailer)

Credited cast:

Matt Damon .... Narrator (voice)
Howard Zinn .... Himself (archive footage)
Daniel Berrigan .... Himself
Alice Walker .... Herself (archive footage)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Noam Chomsky .... Himself (archive footage)
Daniel Ellsberg .... Himself (archive footage)
Tom Hayden .... Himself (archive footage)
Marian Wright Edelman .... Herself (archive footage)
(more)

Runtime: USA:78 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color / Black and White

Quotes: Zinn, Howard: I had a modest goal when I became a teacher. I wanted to change the World. (more)

Awards: 1 win (more)

[Patsy Stone]

15. Jinx. :) n/t

[Viva_La_Revolution]

17. I'm expecting that one in the mail on Monday!

I been on the waiting list for ssooooooo long!

:bounce:

[Patsy Stone]

14. There's a great DVD if you didn't know.

2004: You Can't be Neutral on a Moving Train. Offers a great background about him and his work.

From the film's website:

"This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience in a time of institutionalized racism and war. His influential writings shine light on and bring voice to factory workers, immigrant laborers, African Americans, Native Americans and the working poor.

"Featuring rare archival materials and interviews with Zinn and colleagues such as Noam Chomsky, You Can’t Be Neutral captures the essence of this extraordinary man who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years.

"Narrated by Matt Damon and Featuring music by Pearl Jam, Woody Guthrie & Billy Bragg."

http://howardzinn.org/default/

[G_j]

19. :-)

better link :-)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

16. link to August Book Club thread

Zinn is one of the greats

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=209x2197