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Book Synopsis: Welcome to 1968 — a revolution in a book. Essays, memoirs, and more by fourteen award-winning authors offer unique perspectives on one of the world’s most tumultuous years.
Nineteen sixty-eight was a pivotal year that grew more intense with each day. As thousands of Vietnamese and Americans were killed in war, students across four continents took over colleges and city streets. Assassins murdered Dr. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Demonstrators turned out in Prague and Chicago, and in Mexico City, young people and Olympic athletes protested. In those intense months, generations battled and the world wobbled on the edge of some vast change that was exhilarating one day and terrifying the next. To capture that extraordinary year, editors Marc Aronson and Susan Campbell Bartoletti created an anthology that showcases many genres of nonfiction. Some contributors use a broad canvas, others take a close look at a moment, and matched essays examine the same experience from different points of view. As we face our own moments of crisis and division, 1968 reminds us that we’ve clashed before and found a way forward — and that looking back can help map a way ahead.
With contributions by: Jennifer Anthony, Marc Aronson, Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Loree Griffin Burns, Paul Fleischman, Omar Figueras, Laban Carrick Hill, Mark Kurlansky, Lenore Look, David Lubar, Kate MacMillan, Kekla Magoon, Jim Murphy, Elizabeth Partridge
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Are you ready to embark on a journey through one of the most tumultuous years in history? Look no further than "1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change". This remarkable book compiles the essays, memoirs, and perspectives of fourteen award-winning authors who share their unique insights on this pivotal year.
In 1968, the world was in the midst of a revolution, and this book captures the intensity of that time with every page. From the devastating loss of thousands of lives in the Vietnam War to the student-led uprisings across continents, this book dives deep into the events and emotions that shaped the year. The assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy sent shockwaves through society, while protests in Prague, Chicago, and Mexico City brought together young people and Olympic athletes in a unified call for change.
Editors Marc Aronson and Susan Campbell Bartoletti have curated an anthology that offers a variety of nonfiction genres, ensuring there's something for everyone. Some authors examine the broad canvas of 1968, while others zoom in to dissect specific moments. The power of this book lies in its ability to present different perspectives on the same experiences, allowing readers to fully grasp the complexities of the times.
As we navigate our own uncertain and divided world, "1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change" serves as a reminder that we have overcome crises and divisions before. By looking back, we can find inspiration and guidance to pave the way forward. Join us in reliving this extraordinary year and uncovering the lessons it holds for us today.
Click here to grab your copy of "1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change" and embark on a journey through history unlike any other.
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