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Promise of Dream: Remembering the Sixties

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Promise of a Dream: Remembering the Sixties

by Sheila Rowbotham

4.6 out of 5

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A Journey Through the Iconic Decade

The 1960s was a decade like no other. It was a time of great social and political change, as well as a time of great cultural and künstlerisch upheaval. The world was on fire with new ideas and new movements, and the Sixties left an enduring mark on our world.

In Promise of Dream: Remembering the Sixties, author David Margolick takes us on a journey through this iconic decade. Margolick, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, draws on his own experiences and the voices of dozens of eyewitnesses to create a vivid and compelling portrait of the Sixties.

The book begins with the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960. Kennedy's youthful idealism and his promise of a "New Frontier" inspired a generation of Americans. But the Sixties were also a time of great turmoil. The Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, and the assassinations of Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. all shook the nation to its core.

Despite the challenges, the Sixties were also a time of great hope and creativity. The counterculture movement, with its emphasis on peace, love, and understanding, challenged traditional values and helped to create a new sense of community. The music of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan became the soundtrack of a generation.

Margolick's book captures all the complexities and contradictions of the Sixties. It is a story of idealism and disillusionment, of hope and despair. But ultimately, it is a story of a decade that changed the world.

Praise for Promise of Dream

"A masterful work of history that brings the Sixties to life. Margolick's writing is clear, concise, and engaging, and he has a knack for capturing the voices of the people who lived through this tumultuous decade." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Sixties. Margolick has written a definitive account of this pivotal decade that is both informative and inspiring." - The Washington Post

"A brilliant and moving book that captures the spirit of the Sixties. Margolick has created a work of art that will stand as a testament to this unforgettable decade." - The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

David Margolick is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has written extensively about the Sixties. He is the author of numerous books, including Beyond Glory: Joe DiMaggio and the National Pastime and Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock. Margolick lives in New York City.

Promise of a Dream: Remembering the Sixties

by Sheila Rowbotham

4.6 out of 5