Het doel van de auteur met schrijven is het delen van ideeën, ervaringen en de geleerde lessen, in de hoop een reeks emoties en kritisch denken bij de lezers op te roepen. De kernwens is het creëren van een diepgaande verbinding, een moment van gedeeld begrip over tijd en ruimte heen, wat de auteur beschouwt als het ware wonder van het geschreven woord. Uiteindelijk benadrukt de auteur dat zijn werk onvolledig en betekenisloos is zonder de betrokkenheid en interpretatie van de lezer.
An up-to-date resource for those interested in the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe, this dictionary contains over 7,000 of the most frequently used Ojibwe words. Features include: Ojibwe-English and English- Ojibwe sections; and words spelt to reflect their actual pronounciation.
Planning a daughter's wedding presents both challenges and opportunities for fathers. Drawing from personal experiences, the author offers insights and advice to help navigate the complexities of organizing and financing the ceremony. This guide aims to prepare men for the journey ahead, equipping them with valuable knowledge to approach the wedding with confidence and understanding.
The collection of essays showcases the author's vibrant personality and diverse experiences over thirty years, blending humor and passion. Readers will journey through his reflections on nature, social consciousness sparked by travels in Central America, and candid observations on life and death. Nichols's talent shines through as he captures the beauty in simple moments and navigates serious themes with irreverence and joy. His unique voice brings a mix of compassion and wit, making each essay a celebration of life and the human experience.
Exploring the evolution of socialism in America, this book serves as a bold response to conservative critiques. It presents a concise yet engaging narrative that challenges misconceptions and highlights the historical significance of socialist movements in the U.S. By addressing key events and figures, the author aims to demystify socialism and encourage a more nuanced understanding of its role in American society.
"Fighting fascism at home and abroad begins with the consolidation of a progressive politics. Seventy-five years ago, Henry Wallace, then the vice president of the United States, mounted a campaign about the “Danger of American Fascism.” As fighting in the European and Japanese theatres drew to a close, Wallace warned that the country might win the war and lose the peace; that the fascist threat the United States was battling abroad had a terrifying domestic variant, growing rapidly in power: wealthy corporatists and their allies in the media. Wallace predicted that if the New Deal project was not renewed and expanded in the postwar era, American fascists would use fear mongering, xenophobia, and racism to regain economic and political power. He championed a progressive postwar world—an alternative to the rising triumphalist “American Century” notion in which the United States rejected colonialism and imperialism. Wallace’s political vision—as well as his nomination to remain vice president—was sidelined by Democratic big city bosses and southern segregationists. In the decades to come, other progressives would mount similar campaigns: George McGovern and Jesse Jackson most prominently. As John Nichols chronicles in this book, they ultimately failed—a warning to would-be reformers today—but their efforts provide us with insights into the nature of the Democratic Party and strategic lessons for the likes of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez."--Publisher's description
The memoir chronicles the author's transformative journey from a privileged upbringing to becoming an influential author and activist. It explores his evolving beliefs, particularly in "liberation ecology," showcasing a shift from self-satisfaction to a deeper commitment to social and environmental justice. Accompanied by illustrations, the narrative reflects on personal growth and the quest for meaningful change.
Argues that the infusion of more and more cash into election campaigns is leading to predictable results, reducing political elections to little more than a numbers game and allowing the powers that be to practically buy an election.
Joe Mondragon, a feisty hustler with a talent for trouble, slammed his battered pickup to a stop, tugged on his gumboots, and marched into the arid patch of ground. Carefully (and also illegally), he tapped into the main irrigation channel. And so began-though few knew it at the time-the Milagro beanfield war. But like everything else in the dirt-poor town of Milagro, it would be a patchwork war, fought more by tactical retreats than by battlefield victories. Gradually, the small farmers and sheepmen begin to rally to Joe's beanfield as the symbol of their lost rights and their lost lands. And downstate in the capital, the Anglo water barons and power brokers huddle in urgent conference, intent on destroying that symbol before it destroys their multimillion-dollar land-development schemes. The tale of Milagro's rising is wildly comic and lovingly ter, a vivid portrayal of a town that, half-stumbling and partly prodded, gropes its way toward its own stubborn salvation.
A Fragile Beauty is a joyful summing up, in words and photographs, of John Nichols' life in New Mexico, and his writings since 1969. The book is a rich tapestry of his artistic, spiritual, and political evolution in a lovely by fragile land. Using excerpts from his early writings, plus black-and-white new photographs and candid snapshots he took long ago, Nichols acquaints us with the living roots of his work and his persuasions. Finally, he details the baroque, whacky, and ultimately rewarding process of nursing his book, The Milagro Beanfield War, through the Hollywood maze to ultimate fruition under the directorial guidance of Robert Redford. Complementing that intriguing saga are some of the author's pictures from the filming. In addition to the introductory essay, Nichols has chosen from four of his previous books to illustrate themes that lie at the heart of his work: a strong passion for the land, and a deep concern for those who wish to protect it and who struggle for the rights of the human community. These excerpts form an essay that is quintessential Nichols, a humorous, lyrical, and occasionally angry reflection of his beliefs -- Book jacket
The book captures the vibrant labor demonstrations in Wisconsin during the spring of 2011, marking a significant moment in American protest history. It features firsthand accounts from participants like teachers and musicians, alongside essays from historians that delve into Wisconsin's progressive roots. The narrative reveals the coordinated corporate efforts behind anti-union legislation and highlights the solidarity among protesters, enriched by original images and comics that convey the spirit of the movement.