Radical Son

A Generational Odyssey

De: David Horowitz

Narrado por: Jeff Riggenbach

David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left and an editor of Ramparts, the magazine that set the intellectual and revolutionary tone for the movement. From his vantage point at the center of the action, he provides vivid portraits of people who made the radical decade: world-famous philosopher Bertrand Russell, who in his 90s became America's scourge, organizing a War Crimes Tribunal over the war in Vietnam; Tom Hayden, the radical Everyman who promoted guerrilla warfare in America's cities in the 60s and became a Democratic state senator when his revolutions failed; and Huey Newton, a street hustler and murderer who founded the most celebrated radical group of the 60s, the Black Panthers. A brutal murder committed by the Panthers prompted Horowitz's profound "second thoughts" that eventually transformed him into an intellectual leader of conservatism and its most prominent activist in Hollywood.©1997 David Horowitz (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"David Horowitz's powerful autobiography details a long journey from a boyhood in the ambit of American Stalinism, through young adulthood at the vanguard of the New Left, to a mid-life recognition that his various gods had failed. Horowitz's gift for irony and eye for detail haven't deserted him." (Eric Breindel, editorial page editor, New York Post)

Greatest book missed by the masses!

Fantastic narrative! What so many need to learn and think through! Thank David Horowitz for sharing your story!

Excellent listen

Fantastically informative and well narrated. A tour de force of American Communism and its radical roots.

thoughtful and eye-opening

the radical left will stop at nothing to see their impossible (and, to most of us, undesirable) dreams realized. Horowitz is one of the few among the new left who abandoned it after taking a critical look at both the movement and himself. it's an open and self critical account. the author's personal journey is told alongside the greater political history of his time. whether you're here for wisdom, history, biography or just the gory details, you'll find what you're looking for. the narration is strong and fitting.

Well written story and interesting journey

Any additional comments?

So true on so many levels. Too bad this book will be wasted on conservatives, the most likely audience.

Excellent political autobiography.

It is more than a political autobiography, but the political aspects are the most interesting. Horowitz provides outstanding insights into the left. His transformation story is by far the most interesting portion. The narrator is average. He adds nothing, but also doesn't distract the reader.

Great Book. Great reader.

This book is a guide to life as well as a guide to the left. Therefore very valuable.

Avoid the Progressive Pitfalls & Gain Wisdom

This is a book all who are tempted to believe in the Utopian view of the Progressive Left should read. After being a fully indoctrinated member of the Progressive movement David Horowitz broke free from the lies and deceits. Well worth your time to read.

You have to read (or listen) to this book

Wow! This book should be on everyone’s ’Must Read’ list. This book is so compelling it is hard to put down. David Horowitz shows that he has first hand knowledge of the progressive agenda because he used to embrace it.

The Sixties

David Horowitz was raised in a radical Marxist home. In this memoir, Radical Son: A Generational Odyseesy, he reveals his journey from childhood in that environment, through a career as a radical, and his philosophical rebirth as a conservative. His transition from Jewish Communist to political conservative proved to be far more interesting than I anticipated. I came to his memoir with no preconceived notions and an interest in the era he represents. I gained insight into that era, many of the players active during the period, and the issues that were raised. For me, the sections where Horowitz reflects on his childhood and philosophical/political issues is the most interesting. Lesser are the sections detailing his professional career as a writer and author. However, those sections are critical to understanding his conversion to conservatism and support the greater narrative. Ultimately, I am not certain what to make of Horowitz. I am not sure that in the grand scheme of things he will even be remembered. Certainly, he has his distracters. As a memoir it sheds some light on the human condition and was entertaining to boot. Take it as such and you will be rewarded. The reading of Jeff Riggenbach is very good.

Required reading

This should be required reading for highschool students in the united states. When will the red terror end.