Bill Ayers Boeken

In this sequel to Fugitive Days , Ayers charts his life after the Weather Underground, when he becomes the GOP’s flaunted “domestic terrorist,” a “public enemy.” Labeled a "domestic terrorist" by the McCain campaign in 2008 and used by the radical right in an attempt to castigate Obama for "pallin' around with terrorists," Bill Ayers is in fact a dedicated teacher, father, and social justice advocate with a sharp memory and even sharper wit.  Public Enemy tells his story from the moment he and his wife, Bernardine Dohrn, emerged from years on the run and rebuilt their lives as public figures, often celebrated for their community work and much hated by the radical right. In the face of defamation by conservative media, including a multimillion-dollar campaign aimed solely at demonizing Ayers, and in spite of frequent death threats, Bill and Bernardine stay true to their core beliefs in the power of protest, demonstration, and deep commitment.  Ayers reveals how he has navigated the challenges and triumphs of this public life with steadfastness and a dash of good humor—from the red carpet at the Oscars, to prison vigils and airports (where he is often detained and where he finally "confesses" that he did write Dreams from My Father ), and ultimately on the ground at Grant Park in 2008 and again in 2012.

The narrative explores the transformation of Bill Ayers from a privileged youth to a key figure in the radical Weather Underground during the late 1960s. As a pacifist turned activist, Ayers' experiences reflect the intense antiwar sentiment and the challenges faced by protesters in that era. His story offers a compelling insight into the complexities of activism and the ongoing relevance of his journey in today's socio-political climate.

Exploring abolition as a profound political framework, this book delves into its cultural implications and broader orientation beyond mere strategy or tactics. The esteemed activist challenges readers to rethink traditional notions of abolition, inviting a deeper engagement with its transformative potential in society. Through this lens, the work encourages a comprehensive understanding of how abolition can reshape our political landscape and cultural narratives.

Demand the Impossible is a manifesto for movement-makers and an invitation to join hands and make history together.