chavez, cesar

Combining insight, compassion and humor, this famous priest-psychologist and author offers a not-to-be-missed glimpse into contemporary society. In a series of fascinating vignettes, written in a refreshing new style of journalism, Kennedy takes the reader with him on a remarkable journey in search of the shades of faith and society as they are today.

Describes the causes and events of the California grape pickers' strike and the role of Cesar Chavez in its successful resolution.

Offers a nuanced account of the life of the migrant worker whose ground-breaking work as an organizer and labor leader made him a national icon, looking at both the achievements and flaws that defined the man.

Biography of Cesar Chavez, who moved from farm to farm as a young boy and grew up to organize and lead the National Farm Worker's Association.

Traces the accomplishments of the labor leader who fought to improve the lives of Mexican American farm workers in California.

A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.

Biography of farm worker and labor organizer Cesar Chavez, looking at his actions, turning points, and the many perceptions held about him, and discussing how he has become a role model for Chicanos.

Story of the son of poor Mexican Americans and his lifelong struggle for the rights of migrant farm workers.

A brief biography of labor organizer and activist for the farm workers, Cesar Chavez, that chronicles his life-long struggle to secure fair wages and rights for farm workers.

A biography of the Mexican American who spent most of his life working to organize the migrant farm workers in California and was instrumental in the founding of the United Farm Workers union.