by Howard Zinn
First published 2002
Emma Goldman, a fierce and uncompromising anarchist, fights for workers' rights and free speech in early 20th century America. Undeterred by arrest and exile, she travels the country, rallying crowds with her bold rhetoric and revolutionary fervor. But as the shadow of World War I looms, Emma must choose between her principles and the lives of those she holds dear. In this gripping historical drama, Howard Zinn brings to life the passions and struggles of one of America's most controversial figures.
Genres: biography, drama, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, political-science, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, principles-vs-lives
176 pages · Paperback · South End Press
Content warnings: violence