Citizen Lane: Defending Our Rights in the Courts, the Capitol, and the Streets
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1613740018 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No one who dealt with him had a neutral reaction to his forceful, larger-than-life persona. From the streets to the courtroom, he has been on the front lines in the events that shaped a generation in opposition to government excesses and war. Freedom Rider, friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, Dick Gregory’s vice-presidential running mate, legal defense at Wounded Knee, survivor of the Jonestown Massacre—Mark Lane has been inspiring social consciousness, influencing history makers, and inciting controversy for more than six decades. In Citizen Lane he tells the story of his remarkable life, demonstrating how a single dedicated individual can fight for the underdog, provoke the establishment, and trigger change. Radical leaders embraced him; the FBI and CIA tried to destroy him. Icons of the American political and social landscape appear throughout his narrative as Lane’s cohorts and companions and as his vicious opponents. Entertaining and enlightening, this autobiography confirms that one person can make a difference and change the lives of millions by holding to his principles regardless of the consequences.
A Review of Citizen Lane by Dennis Dorotiak Poignant, insightful and sometimes humorous autobiography of Mark Lane.Learned life details of him and his time periodand thoserelated to him that are historically significant andinteresting. An award winning screenwriter mightconsider applying this book for his/her next big movie project.. An incredible life Checkout the review on ctka.net by James DiEugenio. I am humbled by Lane's commitment to social justice and saddened by his passing.. "MUST READ!" according to Diana1. Its a can't put down book!
Mark Lane’s life, which he has written over the years with deeds, not words, has been an inspiration to me and the reason that I am an activist for the powerless. Not just a great read, Lane’s unique journey is an essential example in a jaded world of how one man can affect great change. If you read one book this year, even this decade, this is the one.” —Martin Sheen, from the foreword. “Citizen Lane is at once lighthearted, joyous and suspenseful. For all the struggles and suffering, defeats and victories,