This Is My Story

""This is My Story"" is a memoir written by Louis Francis Budenz, an American journalist and former Communist Party member. The book chronicles Budenz's journey from his early days as a Catholic schoolboy to his eventual membership in the Communist Party USA and his subsequent disillusionment with the party and communism as a whole. Budenz provides a detailed account of his time as a member of the Communist Party, including his involvement in party activities, his work as a journalist for the party's newspaper, and his interactions with prominent party members such as Earl Browder and William Z. Foster. The book also delves into the political climate of the time, including the rise of fascism in Europe, the Spanish Civil War, and the Red Scare in the United States. Budenz's personal experiences during this tumultuous period provide a unique perspective on the political and social issues of the time.Overall, ""This is My Story"" offers a compelling and insightful look into the life of a former Communist Party member and his eventual rejection of the party's ideology. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American politics, communism, and the history of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Louis Francis Budenz
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 396
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9781419160509

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