Working for Peace and Justice: Memoirs of an Activist Intellectual

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The memoir chronicles Lawrence Wittner's journey from a Brooklyn childhood in the 1940s to becoming a prominent peace activist. It highlights his experiences of facing police violence, government surveillance, and job purges due to his political beliefs. Wittner's education at Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin shaped his commitment to social justice, as he engaged in movements for peace, racial equality, and labor rights, providing a compelling narrative of resilience and activism.