Howard Zinn Speaks

"Howard Zinn--there was no one like him. And to hear him speak was like listening to music that you loved--lyrical, uplifting, honest."--Michael Moore"Zinn's speeches . . . are a joy and an inspiration."--Marisa Tomei"Collected here for the first time, Howard's speeches come to us at the moment when [...]
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"Howard Zinn--there was no one like him. And to hear him speak was like listening to music that you loved--lyrical, uplifting, honest."--Michael Moore"Zinn's speeches . . . are a joy and an inspiration."--Marisa Tomei"Collected here for the first time, Howard's speeches come to us at the moment when we need them most: just as a global network of popular uprisings searches for what comes next."--Naomi KleinHoward Zinn was one of the great orators of the twentieth century and illuminated our history like no other historian. He rarely spoke from notes, and yet could weave rich historical narratives that inspired and captivated audiences. He could grab the attention of even the most jaded students and charm listeners with his sharp humor and personal, engaging style. Many of his speeches have never been published in book form.This first ever collection of his speeches will be an invaluable resource for new generations to continue to discover his work, as well as the millions he moved and informed in his lifetime.Howard Zinn wrote the classic "A People's History of the United States." The book, which has sold more than two million copies, has been featured in the film "Good Will Hunting," and has appeared multiple times on "The New York Times "best-seller list.Anthony Arnove wrote, directed, and produced "The People Speak "with Howard Zinn, Chris Moore, Josh Brolin, and Matt Damon, and co-edited, with Howard Zinn, "Voices of a People's History of the United States."