Books – People's World

Let Them Tremble: Author Tony Pecinovsky discusses new book on CPUSA

November 26, 2019 By C.J. Atkins

Mainstream historians concluded the CPUSA died a long time ago, but a new collection of biographies is challenging that narrative.

On her 80th birthday: Margaret Atwood points the way toward a new humanity

November 18, 2019 By Jenny Farrell

Margaret Atwood has written several novels that explore dystopian situations or circumstances where people are subjected to control and violence.

Green Strategy: To beat climate change, humanity needs socialism

November 14, 2019 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Indeed, according to Marc Brodine in his new book, “Working class power is the only force capable of..creating a sustainable economy and sustainable environment.”

‘Waking in Havana’: Good works on the AIDS front in Cuba

November 12, 2019 By Michael Berkowitz

Elena Schwolsky’s new book Waking in Havana: A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba is a well-written, moving account of her work as a nurse in Cuba’s HIV/AIDS prevention program.

Breaking the class ceiling: New books challenge the meritocracy trap

November 6, 2019 By Tim Strangleman

Often times, it’s the lucky breaks that already advantaged people enjoy that allow them to achieve even more success.