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. His other oral histories include hard times andworking. 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. The good war by studs terkel, 1985, ballantine edition, in english 1st ballantine books ed. The good war an oral history of world war two studs terkel download bok. A memoir of my times 1977 was the first of terkels autobiographies. 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. 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. It is a firsthand account of people involved before, during and after the war.
Bell and craig carnelia, combines terkels stunning text with vintage songs of the war years, to create a unique and illuminating snapshot of the time. Terkel explains the title, matteroffactly, as the vietnam, nuclearwar contrast. Interviewing at the saint marys center for learning, an alternative school on the west side of chicago, with students theresa gonzales, joan perry, cheryl petrats and teachers janice eritch, rozelle nesbit, sister elaine shuster and a parent, mrs. Sep 06, 2004 revisiting studs terkels working the quintessential book about labor day was published 30 years ago last spring. 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. The good war by studs terkel overdrive rakuten overdrive. The good war an oral history of world war two studs. From a pipe fitters apprentice at pearl harbor to a crew member of the flight that dropped the.
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. Born in new york in 1912, he lived in chicago for over eight decades. Gary younge talks to us oral historian studs terkel books. Studs terkel, a pulitzer prizewinning author whose searching interviews with ordinary americans helped establish oral history as an important historical genre, and who for nearly half a century. 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. The author presents over 120 interviews with people of all classes and all levels of involvement in world war 11. The above quotation was on the quote page of studs terkel s 1984 book the good war. The good war by studs terkel the 582nd greatest nonfiction. The work received the 1985 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction. It won the pulitzer prize for non fiction and rightly so.
Revisiting studs terkels working the quintessential book about labor day was published 30 years ago last spring. Bell and craig carnelia, inspired by the book by studs terkel, will see its world premiere by northlight theatre, the skokie, illinois, notforprofit, in. 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. The richest and most powerful single document of the american experience in world war ii the boston globe. An oral history of world war ii 1984 is an oral history of world war ii compiled by studs terkel. The good war ebook by studs terkel 9781595587596 rakuten. 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 greatest thing about studs terkel was studs terkel. Extraordinarily prolific, he certainly contributed to it. From the 1950s through 1997, studs terkel, author of working, the good war, coming of age and eight other books, hosted a daily show on wfmt in chicago. Concurrent with his radio career, which kept him busy five days a week, terkel assembled a formidable bunch of oral historystyle books, among them the bestselling working 1974 and the pulitzer prizewinning the good war 1984. An oral history of world war two quotes studs terkel this study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the good war. 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.
Gary younge talks to us oral historian studs terkel. An oral history of world war two by terkel, studs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The good war for which terkel won the pulitzer prize, is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of terkel as interviewer. 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. His subjects discuss fond memories, regrets and longing, nightmarish experiences, and reflections on the future. An oral history of world war ii by studs terkel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the good war by studs terkel online at alibris. Jul 22, 2019 the good war by studs terkel, 1985, ballantine edition, in english 1st ballantine books ed. The book is a collection of interviews done by terkel following world war two. Studs terkel 19122008 was a free spirit, an outspoken populist, a pulitzer prizewinning author, a terrible ham, and one of the bestloved characters on the american scene. Jan 23, 2008 studs terkel celebrating after winning the 1985 pulitzer prize for his novel the good war. Fred jewellap a bout 25 years ago, studs terkel was waiting for a number 146 bus alongside.
As always, terkel s 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. No matter how gruesome the memories are, relatively few of the interviewees said they would have been better off without the experience. The good war by studs terkel, 9781565843431, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The work won the 1985 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction. From a pipe fitters apprentice at pearl harbor to a crew member of the flight that dropped the atomic bomb on. As always, terkels 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. Featuring selections from american dreams, coming of age, division street, the good war. Includes a clip of ron kovic speaking at the nixon campaign headquarters, courtesy of kpfapacifica archives. Fred jewellap a bout 25 years ago, studs terkel was waiting for. Sep, 2015 the good war for which terkel won the pulitzer prize, is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of terkel as interviewer. 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. However, terkel seems to have taken a definite anti war stance with this book.
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. 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 soldier, to see fascism defeated, nothing better could have happened to a human being. Bell based on studs terkels pulitzer prizewinning book, the good war, conceived and created by david h. 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. The truth about world war ii from the october 11, 2012 issue. Studs terkel celebrating after winning the 1985 pulitzer prize for his novel the good war.
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. Studs terkels the good war theatrical rights worldwide. My american century collects the best interviews from eight of terkel s classic oral histories together with his wonderful original introductions to each book. 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. 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. Read the good war an oral history of world war ii by studs terkel available from rakuten kobo. An oral history of world war two is a telling of the oral history of world war ii written by studs terkel.
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