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Dorothy Day : Dissenting Voice of the American Century by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph (2020, Hardcover)
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Dorothy Day : Dissenting Voice of the American Century, Hardcover by Loughery, John; Randolph, Blythe, ISBN 1982103493, ISBN-13 9781982103491, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Presents a portrait of the radical pacifist and activist, covering her early suffrage demonstrations, conversion to orthodox Catholicism, and imprisonment for protesting the Vietnam War.
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PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101982103493
ISBN-139781982103491
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038605405
Product Key Features
Book TitleDorothy Day : Dissenting Voice of the American Century
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, United States / 20th Century, Christianity / Catholic, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Social Activists
Publication Year2020
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJohn Loughery, Blythe Randolph
FormatHardcover
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Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight21.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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LCCN2020-275786
Reviews"Loughery and Randolph have pulled off a miracle here: weaving the contradictory strands of Dorothy Day's life--from hard-drinking, free-loving bohemian to ascetic Catholic activist--into one compelling narrative. The result is a surprisingly intimate history of 20th century American radicalism--and a timely reminder that, for some Christians, religion was and remains a moral obligation to serve poorest of the poor . " --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed, "An important and timely contribution to present debates, as the authors highlight stands Day took that have particular resonance in today''s divided America. . . . We can be grateful to Loughery and Randolph for reviving a voice for our times." --Samantha Powers, The Washington Post "The authors render their subject in precise and meticulous detail, generating a vivid account of her political and religious development." --Karen Armstrong, New York Times "Loughery and Randolph have pulled off a miracle here: weaving the contradictory strands of Dorothy Day''s life--from hard-drinking, free-loving bohemian to ascetic Catholic activist--into one compelling narrative. The result is a surprisingly intimate history of 20th century American radicalism--and a timely reminder that, for some Christians, religion was and remains a moral obligation to serve poorest of the poor." --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "A religious voice for the disadvantaged, a pacifist revolutionary, a critical patriot--Dorothy Day was a figure who defied easy categorization. In this searching portrait of dissent and the promise of American politics, Loughery and Randolph reintroduce a twentieth-century activist who stands as a model for what principled, moral engagement might yet become." --Charles King, author of Gods of the Upper Air and Midnight at the Pera Palace "Vigorously researched and vividly written, Loughery and Randolph have gifted us with the many lives and enduring legacy of Dorothy Day--radical Catholic activist for peace, justice, dignity--housing, respect, food for the homeless and hungry. This is an inspirational book most needed now: Imagine our global future committed to hope healing love! No borders, no boundaries, no walls." --Blanche Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt , volumes I, II, III "Dorothy Day was a passionate, stubborn, and iconoclastic woman, and she lived one of the most fascinating, perplexing, and humbling lives of any American in the last century. Loughery and Randolph tell her story well, comprehensively, and fairly. In fundamental and prophetic ways, Day anticipated the current dismaying trajectory of American politics and culture. This is essential reading for our times." --Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal from 2003-2018 " Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a crucial book for today. Day''s story is fascinating and ennobling, and is told brilliantly by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph. Day''s fearless crusade for the poor is more relevant than ever in our age of billionaires." --Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties "Full of paradoxes and enigmas, Dorothy Day has found the sensitive and thorough biographers she deserves. Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a readable, well-researched account of a major American figure. Now we see the full range and importance of Day''s life." --Jean Baker, author of Margaret Sanger: A Life of Passion "An intriguing glance at a complex and countercultural personality." -- Kirkus Reviews "Loughery and Randolph skillfully capture the varied atmospheres of Day''s diverse milieus and offer valuable insight into her lifelong intellectual awakening. Readers interested in progressive causes will find inspiration in this granular biography of a ''mesmerizing, demanding, paradoxical woman.''" -- Publishers Weekly "Highly recommended for readers interested in 20th-century sociopolitical history as well as Day''s life." -- Library Journal "A monumental exploration of the life, legacy, and spirituality of the Catholic activist." -- Spirituality Practice, "An important and timely contribution to present debates, as the authors highlight stands Day took that have particular resonance in today''s divided America. . . . We can be grateful to Loughery and Randolph for reviving a voice for our times." --Samantha Powers, The Washington Post "The authors render their subject in precise and meticulous detail, generating a vivid account of her political and religious development." --Karen Armstrong, New York Times "A good biography holds your attention; a great one transcends its subject and sheds light on the myriad forces bearing down on an individual at a particular point in time. Dorothy Day belongs, luminously, to the second [category]." -- Los Angeles Review of Books "Loughery and Randolph have pulled off a miracle here: weaving the contradictory strands of Dorothy Day''s life--from hard-drinking, free-loving bohemian to ascetic Catholic activist--into one compelling narrative. The result is a surprisingly intimate history of 20th century American radicalism--and a timely reminder that, for some Christians, religion was and remains a moral obligation to serve poorest of the poor." --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "A religious voice for the disadvantaged, a pacifist revolutionary, a critical patriot--Dorothy Day was a figure who defied easy categorization. In this searching portrait of dissent and the promise of American politics, Loughery and Randolph reintroduce a twentieth-century activist who stands as a model for what principled, moral engagement might yet become." --Charles King, author of Gods of the Upper Air and Midnight at the Pera Palace "Vigorously researched and vividly written, Loughery and Randolph have gifted us with the many lives and enduring legacy of Dorothy Day--radical Catholic activist for peace, justice, dignity--housing, respect, food for the homeless and hungry. This is an inspirational book most needed now: Imagine our global future committed to hope healing love! No borders, no boundaries, no walls." --Blanche Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt , volumes I, II, III "Dorothy Day was a passionate, stubborn, and iconoclastic woman, and she lived one of the most fascinating, perplexing, and humbling lives of any American in the last century. Loughery and Randolph tell her story well, comprehensively, and fairly. In fundamental and prophetic ways, Day anticipated the current dismaying trajectory of American politics and culture. This is essential reading for our times." --Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal from 2003-2018 " Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a crucial book for today. Day''s story is fascinating and ennobling, and is told brilliantly by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph. Day''s fearless crusade for the poor is more relevant than ever in our age of billionaires." --Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties "Full of paradoxes and enigmas, Dorothy Day has found the sensitive and thorough biographers she deserves. Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a readable, well-researched account of a major American figure. Now we see the full range and importance of Day''s life." --Jean Baker, author of Margaret Sanger: A Life of Passion "An intriguing glance at a complex and countercultural personality." -- Kirkus Reviews "Loughery and Randolph skillfully capture the varied atmospheres of Day''s diverse milieus and offer valuable insight into her lifelong intellectual awakening. Readers interested in progressive causes will find inspiration in this granular biography of a ''mesmerizing, demanding, paradoxical woman.''" -- Publishers Weekly "Highly recommended for readers interested in 20th-century sociopolitical history as well as Day''s life." -- Library Journal "A monumental exploration of the life, legacy, and spirituality of the Catholic activist." -- Spirituality Practice, "Full of paradoxes and enigmas, Dorothy Day has found the sensitive and thorough biographers she deserves. Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a readable, well-researched account of a major American figure. Now we see the full range and importance of Day's life." --Jean Baker, author of Margaret Sanger: A Life of Passion, "A religious voice for the disadvantaged, a pacifist revolutionary, a critical patriot--Dorothy Day was a figure who defied easy categorization. In this searching portrait of dissent and the promise of American politics, Loughery and Randolph reintroduce a twentieth-century activist who stands as a model for what principled, moral engagement might yet become." --Charles King, author of Gods of the Upper Air and Midnight at the Pera Palace, "An important and timely contribution to present debates, as the authors highlight stands Day took that have particular resonance in today''s divided America. . . . We can be grateful to Loughery and Randolph for reviving a voice for our times." --Samantha Powers, The Washington Post "The authors render their subject in precise and meticulous detail, generating a vivid account of her political and religious development." --Karen Armstrong, New York Times "Loughery and Randolph have pulled off a miracle here: weaving the contradictory strands of Dorothy Day''s life--from hard-drinking, free-loving bohemian to ascetic Catholic activist--into one compelling narrative. The result is a surprisingly intimate history of 20th century American radicalism--and a timely reminder that, for some Christians, religion was and remains a moral obligation to serve poorest of the poor." --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed "A religious voice for the disadvantaged, a pacifist revolutionary, a critical patriot--Dorothy Day was a figure who defied easy categorization. In this searching portrait of dissent and the promise of American politics, Loughery and Randolph reintroduce a twentieth-century activist who stands as a model for what principled, moral engagement might yet become." --Charles King, author of Gods of the Upper Air and Midnight at the Pera Palace "Vigorously researched and vividly written, Loughery and Randolph have gifted us with the many lives and enduring legacy of Dorothy Day--radical Catholic activist for peace, justice, dignity--housing, respect, food for the homeless and hungry. This is an inspirational book most needed now: Imagine our global future committed to hope healing love! No borders, no boundaries, no walls." --Blanche Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt , volumes I, II, III "Dorothy Day was a passionate, stubborn, and iconoclastic woman, and she lived one of the most fascinating, perplexing, and humbling lives of any American in the last century. Loughery and Randolph tell her story well, comprehensively, and fairly. In fundamental and prophetic ways, Day anticipated the current dismaying trajectory of American politics and culture. This is essential reading for our times." --Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal from 2003-2018 " Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a crucial book for today. Day''s story is fascinating and ennobling, and is told brilliantly by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph. Day''s fearless crusade for the poor is more relevant than ever in our age of billionaires." --Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties "Full of paradoxes and enigmas, Dorothy Day has found the sensitive and thorough biographers she deserves. Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a readable, well-researched account of a major American figure. Now we see the full range and importance of Day''s life." --Jean Baker, author of Margaret Sanger: A Life of Passion "An intriguing glance at a complex and countercultural personality." -- Kirkus Reviews "Loughery and Randolph skillfully capture the varied atmospheres of Day''s diverse milieus and offer valuable insight into her lifelong intellectual awakening. Readers interested in progressive causes will find inspiration in this granular biography of a ''mesmerizing, demanding, paradoxical woman.''" -- Publishers Weekly "Highly recommended for readers interested in 20th-century sociopolitical history as well as Day''s life." -- Library Journal, "Dorothy Day was a passionate, stubborn, and iconoclastic woman, and she lived one of the most fascinating, perplexing, and humbling lives of any American in the last century. Loughery and Randolph tell her story well, comprehensively, and fairly. In fundamental and prophetic ways, Day anticipated the current dismaying trajectory of American politics and culture. This is essential reading for our times." --Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal from 2003-2018, "Vigorously researched and vividly written, Loughery and Randolph have gifted us with the many lives and enduring legacy of Dorothy Day--radical Catholic activist for peace, justice, dignity--housing, respect, food for the homeless and hungry. This is an inspirational book most needed now: Imagine our global future committed to hope healing love! No borders, no boundaries, no walls." -- Blanche Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt , volumes I, II, III, " Dorothy Day: Dissenting Voice of the American Century is a crucial book for today. Day's story is fascinating and ennobling, and is told brilliantly by John Loughery and Blythe Randolph. Day's fearless crusade for the poor is more relevant than ever in our age of billionaires." --Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties
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Synopsis"Magisterial and glorious" ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ), the first full authoritative biography of Dorothy Day--American icon, radical pacifist, Catholic convert, and advocate for the homeless--is "a vivid account of her political and religious development" (Karen Armstrong, The New York Times ). After growing up in a conservative middle-class Republican household and working several years as a left-wing journalist, Dorothy Day converted to Catholicism and became an anomaly in American life for the next fifty years. As an orthodox Catholic, political radical, and a rebel who courted controversy, she attracted three generations of admirers. A believer in civil disobedience, Day went to jail several times protesting the nuclear arms race. She was critical of capitalism and US foreign policy, and as skeptical of modern liberalism as political conservatism. Her protests began in 1917, leading to her arrest during the suffrage demonstration outside President Wilson's White House. In 1940 she spoke in Congress against the draft and urged young men not to register. She told audiences in 1962 that the US was as much to blame for the Cuban missile crisis as Cuba and the USSR. She refused to hear any criticism of the pope, though she sparred with American bishops and priests who lived in well-appointed rectories while tolerating racial segregation in their parishes. Dorothy Day is the exceptional biography of a dedicated modern-day pacifist, an outspoken advocate for the poor, and a lifelong anarchist. This definitive and insightful account is "a monumental exploration of the life, legacy, and spirituality of the Catholic activist" ( Spirituality & Practice )., The first full authoritative biography of Dorothy Day, American icon, radical pacifist, Catholic convert, and activist whom Pope Francis I compared to Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. After a middle-class Republican childhood and a few years as a Communist sympathizer, Dorothy Day converted to Catholicism and became an anomaly in American life for almost fifty years. As an orthodox Catholic, political radical, and a rebel who courted controversy, she attracted three generations of admirers. Day went to jail challenging the draft and the war in Vietnam. She was critical of capitalism and foreign policy, and as skeptical of modern liberalism as political conservatism. Her protests began in 1917, leading to her arrest during the suffrage demonstration outside President Wilson's White House. In 1940 she spoke in Congress against the draft and urged young men not to register. She frequented jail throughout the 1950s protesting the nuclear arms race. She told audiences in 1962 that President Kennedy was as much to blame for the Cuban missile crisis. She refused to hear any criticism of the pope, though she sparred with American bishops and priests who lived in well-appointed rectories and tolerated racial segregation in their parishes. Dorothy Day is the exceptional biography of a dedicated modern-day pacifist, the most outspoken advocate for the poor, and a lifelong anarchist. This definitive and insightful account explores the influence this controversial and yet "sainted" woman still has today.
LC Classification NumberBX4705.D283L68 2020
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- Jun 04, 2020
An important new look at the life of this extraordinary woman.
We are finding this book a compelling account of this most remarkable woman. Though we have read many accounts of Dorothy Day’s life, this author takes some new periods and aspects of her life that we had not read much about before, all of which helps the reader to understand better the human struggle of this amazing woman in her life dedicated to justice and love of the poor and suffering.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
