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The People Speak: American Voices, Some Famous, Some Littl Audiobook

By: Howard Zinn
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Read By: James Earl Jones Publisher: HarperCollins Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 1.5x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060754198
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Publisher Description

In February 2003, a remarkable event took place in New York, a celebration of the millionth copy sold of Howard Zinn's great A People's History of the United States. Zinn drew on the words of Americans -- some famous, some little known -- across the range of American history. These words were read by distinguished people in the arts: Alice Walker, Alfre Woodard, Kurt Vonnegut, James Earl Jones, Danny Glover, Marisa Tomei, Harris Yulin, Andre Gregory and others.

From that event, this audio was born. It includes selections from Christopher Columbus, a Lowell mill worker, Frederick Douglass, Mark Twain, Helen Keller, Eugene Debs, a HUAC interrogation, Malcolm X, and a Gulf War resister, which are interwoven with commentary by Howard Zinn. This makes for exciting listening and is on its own an invaluable contribution to understanding American history.

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"If you've read "People's History," don't bother spending money on this. It's just excerpts from the book. If you haven't read it, it can be a good starting point as it gives an overview of Zinn's work in a brief format. Enjoy!"

— Jeffrey (5 out of 5 stars)

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    " Real American heroes, loved this book "

    — Scott, 11/26/2013
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    " A brief and powerful collection of the people's voices...RIP Howard Zinn...we carry on your work... "

    — Miroku, 9/16/2013
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    " An amazing introduction to the stories of real Americans, voices not often heard in conventional American history. Another great work from the eminent Howard Zinn. "

    — Richard, 9/11/2013
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    " A book like this speaks so boldly for itself that it in no need of further embellishments from my meager abilities. If anything my words would do no justice to voices that need to be heard and refuse to be silenced. "

    — Hans, 9/10/2013
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    " A short, quick, poignant read written by people from across the span of American history - though reads like something written yesterday. Are American's learning anything from our past? "

    — Nate, 7/23/2012
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    " A beautifully chosen companion to Zinn's History - poignant voices of oppressed people. "

    — Bob, 4/16/2012
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    " I enjoy listening to speeches of yesterday and what those speeches could mean in today's world. "

    — Jeni, 3/27/2012
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    " What you were taught about American history is one-sided. Read this book to find out how major events were experienced by people who were actually there. "

    — Mitzi, 11/30/2011
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    " A gorgeous collection of American voices of dissent. If you are looking for some political fire and passion to spur change, this can help! "

    — Chris, 11/22/2011
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    " Powerful and moving! The speakers were phenomenal and the stories were heartbreaking and inspiring! "

    — Hannah, 6/10/2011
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    " Looking forward to reading more publications in the Open Media Series by City Lights. "

    — Xavier, 3/28/2011
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    " details the bombing of Royan france in april 15th 1945 with napalm, and bombing hiroshima with atom bomb. asking the question, why? "

    — Tuck, 11/1/2010
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    " This is one little book that everyone should read. Thank goodness for freedom in the world of publishing. "

    — Saturday's, 9/9/2010

About Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn (1922–2010) was a historian, playwright, and activist. He wrote the classic A People’s History of the United States, which has sold more than two million copies and has been featured on The Sopranos, The Simpsons, and in the film Good Will Hunting. In 2009, History aired The People Speak, an acclaimed documentary codirected by Zinn, based on A People’s History and a companion volume, Voices of a People’s History of the United States. Zinn also wrote many other books, including an autobiography titled You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train, the play Marx in Soho, and Passionate Declarations. He received the Lannan Foundation Literary Award for Nonfiction and the Eugene V. Debs award for his writing and political activism.

About James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. His career has spanned more than six decades, and he has been described as “one of America’s most distinguished and versatile” actors and “one of the greatest actors in American history.” Since his Broadway debut in 1957, Jones has won many awards, including a Tony Award for his role in The Great White Hope, which also earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film version of the play. Jones has won three Emmy Awards, including two in the same year in 1990. He is also known for his voice roles as Darth Vader in the Star Wars film series and Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King, as well as many other film, stage and television roles. Jones has been said to possess “one of the best-known voices in show business, a stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas” to his projects, including live-action acting, voice acting, and commercial voice-overs.