terkel, studs

Chicago author, historian, and actor Studs Terkel looks back on his life from the perspective of ninety-five years, discussing his early childhood and family, his experiences as a law student during the Great Depression, his career as an actor on the radio and onstage, his military service, involvement in politics, famous friendships, and work to give voice to the uncelebrated through his writing.

Contains nine essays that describe how labor and workplace issues are presented in major works of literature such as Charles Dicken's "Hard Times" and John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath," and includes plot summaries and historical background information.