Scoundrel Time

Great writing.

I always been intrigued with this controversy but have concluded that it is difficult to understand the issue without having lived at that time as so many questioned capitalism after the depression. So receiving a first hand account by someone blacklisted, and particularly such a renown writer as Lillian Hellman, provides a very interesting perspective. This had a lasting effect on her and it is highlighted in the discussion of the farm that she would be required to sell as their income (her companion Dash Hammett who did serve time for his testimony) would dry up. Yes, this rambles as she discusses the effect of her testimony on the remainder if her life. But along with the Ring Lardner book I consider this the definitive first hand account of the HUAC committee and this terrible time in American political intimidation. I encourage you to read this book if you have interest in American politics,in the 40s and 50s and the paranoia of communism in America.

Scoundrel Time is a very interesting book. It takes you through the events that happened in Lillian Hellman's life during a very troubled time in American history. I found it interesting to here her opinion on the issue. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the Cold War or McCarthyism. I bought this book for a Cold War upperdivision class in college and am glad that I did.

interresting history

I ordered this for a friend and haven't heard how she liked it

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very well written

Extraordinary book.