Hentoff, Nat
Boston Boy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780967967523
- author:
- Hentoff, Nat
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Paul Dry Books, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 212
- Genre:
- Biography & autobiography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Boston Boy Growing Up with Jazz and Other Rebellious Passions by Nat Hentoff is a memoir that recounts his formative years in 1930s and 1940s Boston. Hentoff grapples with the complexities of Judaism and anti-Semitism, while developing a passion for outspoken journalism and First Amendment freedom of speech. He also discovers his love of jazz music through his connections with notable musicians like Duke Ellington and Lester Young. This memoir is a powerful exploration of youthful rebellion and its consequences. It offers valuable insights into Hentoff's journey towards self-discovery and his commitment to social justice. The book has been praised for its warmth, wit, and historical significance. Nat Hentoff's Boston Boy is a moving and thought-provoking account of growing up in a tumultuous era.
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