Greasley studs terkel s oral history, the good war, chronicles twentiethcen tury america at war. Includes a clip of ron kovic speaking at the nixon campaign headquarters, courtesy of kpfapacifica archives. I did like wwz and was intrigued by what my friend meant, so i got this book for my kindle. The good war, an oral history of world war ii, by studs turkel, is a compiliation of multiple accounts from servivors, on their personal experiences of the war.
Feb 28, 2002 studs terkel has spent his life interviewing ordinary people to chronicle his country. In world war ii memories, terkel has found a great, untold storywith foreshadowings of vietnam and aftershocks of atomic warfare. If it works that way with us, the sanctions for breaking the secrecy are nothing compared to the sanctions there could be if were silent. The good war an oral history of world war ii by studs terkel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its the kind of insightful, engaging questionand one allen keenly picks up on nearly everything i talk about has happened to me, but not nearly as exaggerated as ive made it, allen admitstoo often missing from terkels books. Contributor internet archive language english 25 centuries of great war writingcover includes bibliographical references and indexes. The book is a collection of interviews done by terkel following world war two. The greatest thing about studs terkel was studs terkel. Using hundreds of interviews with americans of all ages, races, and social levels, the volume teems with stillvivid memories. Originally published under the title the spectator, this knowledgeable and perceptive library journal look at show business presents the actors directors, playwrights, dancers, lyricists, and others who. A memoir of my times 1977 was the first of terkels autobiographies. Studs terkel, the noted chicagobased journalist, gathers the reminiscences of 121 participants in world war ii called the good war because, in the words of. People talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do received a national book award nomination in 1975. The good war consists of a series of interviews with various men and women from across the globe who directly experienced the events leading up to, including, and following the second world war.
Terkel may well have put together the most vivid collection of world war ii sketches ever gathered between covers. From a pipe fitters apprentice at pearl harbor to a crew member of the flight that dropped the. The good war, for which studs terkel won the pulitzer prize, is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of terkel as interviewer. Im sure that in germany people also took an oath of secrecy. Loopy george kennard the good war studs terkel david stirling obituary aristocrats keith douglas 192044. An oral history of world war two by studs terkel, is one of the most memorable, comprehensive records of personal stories of world war ii in literature. Jul 26, 2011 terkel compiled a series of books based on oral histories that defined america in the 20th century. Bell and craig carnelia, combines terkels stunning. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are closed until march 27th. Studs terkel recaptures the great depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. In this unique recreation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern american history, studs terkel recaptures the great depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. The studs terkel program, division street, hard times, the good war, race, talking to myself, greatest hits education resources chicago history museum search site map multimedia interview studs 90th birthday studs 100th birthday downloads.
Working ebook por studs terkel 9781595587664 rakuten kobo. The good war is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of studs terkel as an interviewer and oral historian. Oliver burkeman talks to studs terkel books the guardian. Studs terkel has 66 books on goodreads with 65188 ratings. However, terkel seems to have taken a definite anti war stance with this book. The good war essaysthe good war, an oral history of world war ii, by studs turkel, is a compiliation of multiple accounts from servivors, on their personal experiences of the war.
A memoir of my times 1977 was the first of terkel s autobiographies. The good war is advertised as an oral history of world war ii as told by veterans and citizens on many fronts which, technically, it is. The good war, about world war ii and talking to myself, a memoir of his first 60 years. Good war by studs terkel abebooks shop for books, art. An oral history of world war two is a telling of the oral history of world war ii written by studs terkel. No individual has popularized oral history more than studs terkel, author of such bestselling books as hard times 1970, working 1974, and the good war 1984. Studs terkels fine art of interviewing books the guardian. Louis studs terkel may 16, 1912 october 31, 2008 was an american author, historian, actor, and broadcaster. An oral history of world war ii won the pulitzer prize in nonfiction in 1985. Studs terkel wrote a book about world war ii, in which he called it the good war, a sentiment often felt, most probably because the enemies of world war iinazi germany and militarist japanwere of such evil character that anything necessary to defeat them was deemed good.
Yet until recently, except in his original radio broadcasts at chicagos wfmt, terkels interviews have never been accessible. An oral history of 911 by damon dimarco from hardcover. He received the pulitzer prize for general nonfiction in 1985 for the good war and is best remembered for his oral histories of common americans, and for hosting a longrunning radio show in chicago. This interview is among those accessible on the stillgrowing wfmt studs terkel radio archive. The truth about world war ii from the october 11, 2012 issue. Hed walk around doing di provenza il mar from traviata. As always, his subjects are open and unrelenting in their analyses of themselves and their experiences, producing what people magazine has called a splendid epic history of world war ii. His subjects discuss fond memories, regrets and longing, nightmarish experiences, and reflections on the future. Terkels pulitzer prizewinning the good war 1984 is an oral history of world war ii that presents reminiscences of people, both famous and relatively unknown, who experienced it overseas and at home. Studs terkel, the noted chicagobased journalist, gathers the reminiscences of 121 participants in world war ii called the good war because, in the words of one. Ten, 20, 30 years from now the best witnesses to world war ii will be largely gone. Film and theater collects the pulitzer prizewinning oral historians remarkable conversations with some of the greatest luminaries of film and theater.
By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. He received the pulitzer prize for general non fiction in 1985 for the good war and is best remembered for his oral histories of common. An oral history of the great depression by studs terkel. Description and they all sang by studs terkel throughout the second half of the twentieth century, pulitzer prizewinning oral historian studs terkel hosted a legendary daily radio programme in chicago presenting listeners with his singular take on an eclectic range of music from classical, opera, and jazz to gospel, blues, folk and rock. Explore the wfmt studs terkel radio archive a living. Terkel, who in six books over the past 15 years has turned. In the good war, studs terkel does an excellent job of this by interviewing a variety of people from different ages, backgrounds, and nationalities to show us how the war affected them.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I promise you will remember your war years, if you were alive then, with extraordinary vividness as you go through studs terkels book. The richest and most powerful single document of the american experience in world war ii the boston globe. Acclaimed military historian john keegans anthology of war writing from 25 centuries of battle in the book of war, john keegan marshals a formidable host of war writings to chronicle the evolution of western warfare through the voice of the most eloquent participantsfrom thucydides classic account of ancient greek phalanx warfare to a blowby. Id heard of studs terkel, but never read any of his books. Yet until recently, except in his original radio broadcasts at chicagos wfmt, terkel. Studs terkel s most popular book is the grapes of wrath. The book brings the war to life for those of us who did not live it and allows us to question whether any war can ever truly be a good war. Prendergast was captured during the battle of the bulge, rode on a prisoner train. From the article five mustread books about 911 and its legacy by the today show books section. Perhaps studs terkels bestknown book, working is a compelling, fascinating look at jobs and the people who do them. From a pipe fitters apprentice at pearl harbor to a crew member of the flight that. Its a good idea because your eyes is the first thing that.
An oral history of world war ii by studs terkel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Working investigates the meaning of work for different people under different circumstances, showing it can vary in importance. It is a firsthand account of people involved before, during and after the war. The good war by studs terkel overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stud terkels the good war 614 words 3 pages fussell believes that the soldier of world war two, suffers so deeply from contempt and damage to his selfhood, from absurdity and boredom and chickenshit, that some anodyne is necessary, and that the anodyne of choice was alcohol. People talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do is a 1974 nonfiction book by the oral historian and radio broadcaster studs terkel.
Prendergast was captured during the battle of the bulge, rode on a prisoner train with kurt vonnegut, survived german pow labor camps and witnessed the firebombing of dresden before ultimately becoming freed. No matter how gruesome the memories are, relatively few of the interviewees said they. Studs terkel s classic oral history working is a compelling look at jobs and the people who do them. The work received the 1985 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction. An oral history of world war two by studs terkel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In the good war terkel presents the good, the bad, and the ugly memories of world war ii from a perspective of forty years of after the events. The work won the 1985 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction. Studs terkel s fine art of interviewing xan brooks. Studs terkels the good war theatrical rights worldwide. Terkel explains the title, matteroffactly, as the vietnam, nuclear war contrast. The good war, for which studs terkel won the pulitzer prize, is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of terkel as interviewer as always, his subjects are open and unrelenting in their analyses of themselves and their experiences, producing what people magazine has called a splendid epic history of world war ii. An oral history of world war ii 1984 is an oral history of world war ii compiled by studs terkel. Studs terkel taking his usual bus journey to work in chicago. An oral history of world war two, which detailed ordinary peoples accounts of the countrys involvement in world war ii, won the.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Based on studs terkels pulitzer prizewinning book, the good war, conceived and created by david h. Anyone interested in any element of world war ii would be immediately captivated by terkel s work, which gives a fair and thorough discussion of all elements of the war through the words of americans, germans, brits, japanese, and many others. Consisting of over one hundred interviews with everyone from a gravedigger to a studio head, this book provides a brilliant and enduring portrait of. Oral history of world war two new edition by studs terkel isbn.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 45, working, the good war and more from studs terkel. Studs terkel, the good war in this oral history collection, studs terkel presents interviews with dozens of people who, in some way, were affected by world war ii. Nov 03, 2008 studs terkel s fine art of interviewing xan brooks. The author presents over 120 interviews with people of all classes and all levels of involvement in world war 11. Red prendergast, who describes his experiences as an army infantryman in world war ii. As always, his subjects are open and unrelenting in their analyses of themselves and their experiences. Buy the good war by studs terkel online at alibris. In the good war terkel presents the good, the bad, and the ugly memor.
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