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Fists upon a Star: A Memoir of Love, Theatre, and Escape from McCarthyism
Florence Bean James
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Description for Fists upon a Star: A Memoir of Love, Theatre, and Escape from McCarthyism
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJ; ANB; APB; BM; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 594.
"[A]n enthralling autobiography." Publishers Weekly "Sensational." Jimmy Cagney A woman ahead of her time, Florence James revolutionized American theatre before being struck down by a McCarthyist witch hunt and emigrating to Canada. Fists upon a Star is James's answer to that question that destroyed so many lives in the United States of America: "Are you now, or have you ever been?" "If you like true stories about strong women, you'll like this book. If you're interested in live theatre, this book will engage you. If you have a vague notion that it's important to fight injustice, this book will snap ... Read more
"[A]n enthralling autobiography." Publishers Weekly "Sensational." Jimmy Cagney A woman ahead of her time, Florence James revolutionized American theatre before being struck down by a McCarthyist witch hunt and emigrating to Canada. Fists upon a Star is James's answer to that question that destroyed so many lives in the United States of America: "Are you now, or have you ever been?" "If you like true stories about strong women, you'll like this book. If you're interested in live theatre, this book will engage you. If you have a vague notion that it's important to fight injustice, this book will snap ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Regina, Canada
ISBN
9780889774070
SKU
V9780889774070
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About Florence Bean James
Jean Freeman is a children's book author and the recipient of ACTRA's Woman of the Year Award and an honorary doctorate from University of Regina for her work in broadcasting and the arts.
Reviews for Fists upon a Star: A Memoir of Love, Theatre, and Escape from McCarthyism
"[A]n enthralling autobiography."
Publishers Weekly "Sensational."
Jimmy Cagney
Publishers Weekly "Sensational."
Jimmy Cagney