Ronnie Gilbert: A Radical Life in Song, by Ronnie Gilbert
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Ronnie Gilbert had a long and colorful career as a singer, actor, playwright, therapist, and independent woman. Her lifelong work for political and social change was central to her role as a performer. Raised in Depression-era New York City by leftist, working-class, secular Jewish parents, Gilbert is best known as a member of the Weavers, the quartet of the 1950s and '60s that survived the blacklist and helped popularize folk music in America. Her joyous contralto and vibrant stage presence enriched the celebrated group and propelled Gilbert into a second singing career with Holly Near in the 1980s and '90s. As an actor, Gilbert explored developmental theater with Joseph Chaikin and Peter Brook and wrote and performed in ensemble and solo productions across the United States and Canada.Ronnie Gilbert brings the political, artistic, and social issues of the era alive through song lyrics and personal stories, traversing sixty years of collaborations in life and art that span the folk revival, the Cold War blacklist, primal therapy, the back-to-the-land movement, and a rich, multigenerational family story. Much more than a memoir, Ronnie Gilbert is a unique and engaging historical document for readers interested in music, theater, American politics, the women’s movement, and left-wing activism.
Ronnie Gilbert: A Radical Life in Song, by Ronnie Gilbert - Amazon Sales Rank: #696328 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x 1.00" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 312 pages
Ronnie Gilbert: A Radical Life in Song, by Ronnie Gilbert Review "Readers of Ronnie Gilbert: A Radical Life in Song will finish the book inspired, reinvigorated, and more committed than ever to continue the fight for justice."--Randy Shaw"Beyond Chron" (10/09/2015)"Gilbert s memoir brings to life the frightening political climate of the times. . . . We are fortunate that Gilbert took the time to document her singular experiences as a committed activist and singer whose soaring contralto and dangerous songs both accompanied and animated the progressive movements of her time."--Elaine Elinson"San Francisco Chronicle" (12/25/2015)"
From the Inside Flap "Ronnie Gilbert's life and new book are brilliant, inspirational, exuberant. She has brought me hope for fifty-five years now with no end in sight." —Anne Lamott, author of Help, Thanks, Wow “A passionate life, boldly lived by a social and artistic rebel. Brava!” —Joan Steinau Lester, author of Fire in My Soul: Eleanor Holmes Norton "Ronnie Gilbert was living history, and I'm so grateful she wrote this book. My only regret is that she didn't live to see it published, but knowing her, the journey was the thing." —Janis Ian, Grammy Award winner and writer of “Society’s Child” "What an extraordinary, well-lived, lefty/Jewish life, complicated and engaged, a glorious weaving of art and politics: hootenannies to Red-haters, Carnegie Hall to Mother Jones, women's music and love for a woman to the bombing of Gaza. Sing now to the heavens, dear Ronnie!" —Penny Rosenwasser, author of Hope into Practice: Jewish Women Choosing Justice Despite Our Fears "A Radical Life in Song is an uplifting, bold, and adventurous journey with the resilient Ronnie Gilbert as she goes from challenge to challenge, from strength to strength, with gusto and heart." —Clare Coss, playwright and author of Emmett, Down in My Heart and Dr. Du Bois and Miss Ovington "Ronnie Gilbert approached her memoir as she lived her life: with love, compassion, and forthright courage. Vividly written, this splendid book presents a life of stunning surprises, harmony and struggle, and the enduring realities of political and personal activism, from the Weavers to Women in Black." —Blanche Wiesen Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt, vols. 1–2
About the Author Ronnie Gilbert was a founding member of the Weavers, along with Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Fred Hellerman. She became a performer and an activist on behalf of social change in the late 1940s. Her credits include the book and stage presentation Face to Face with the Most Dangerous Woman in America, detailing the life and work of Mother Jones; Legacy, a play based on the writings of Studs Terkel; and many recordings with the Weavers, Holly Near, and others.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Demonstrates so well how one can lead creative, active life well into old age.... By Bill Baker For those of us who thought that Ronnie Gilbert was JUST part of the legendary Weavers, this autobiography in an eye opener. Far from just being part of the Weavers, Ronnie Gilbert’s life has been a series of stepping stones, leading to new adventures in the arts and living.She was part of the early protest song movement before the Weavers, and then came the Weavers, a group that burst on the music scene in the early 50s, only to be hurt by the McCarthy scare of the 50s – one of the dark periods in American history.Yet her life didn’t end with the disbanding of the Weavers; instead, shebecame an actress and knew and worked with many of the famous directors and playwrights of the era.She became a Primal Scream therapist out of her own need for help and renewal; lived in worked in British Columbia for a number of years, before returning to a more activist life.Her activist life, begun with her mother’s devotion to social justice, is till not over – this is an amazing revelation for me, and demonstrates just how one can lead the active, socially conscious life well into old age
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Most Enjoyable Herstory Tale By Shari A. Mann I much enjoyed the book, having lived through the times, from "Goodnight Irene" forward. For many, it will be a history lesson, so best to enjoy history. For me it was reminiscence, which I often haven't time for. Unless the memories are happy ones. as my memories of those trying, exciting times are.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. More Biography Than Memoir By KarenRachel I first heard Ronnie Gilbert sing when I went to a Holly Near/Ronnnie Gilbert concert. They sang of courage, of oppression, of their love of women and so much more. I knew Ronnie Gilbert was in the Weavers and certainly knew who Pete Seeger was and when I received this review copy from Netgalley I was thrilled to learn more about this amazing singer/activist who's voice was so clear and true that I ran out and bought all of her CD's.And so, I was fairly disappointed in her memoir. I learned a lot about her; the facts of her life. I did enjoy reading about her time after the Weavers and with Holly Near and understanding the arc of her activism throughout the years. Yet, the memoir felt flat. While I came to appreciate the life that she lived I did not understand who she was; her motivations and what she felt at different choice points or about the people in her life. For example, I never understood why she became involved in primal scream and what it meant for her. For me, Ronnie Gilbert: A Radical Life in Song had breadth but little depth. This is more a biography than a memoir and though I appreciated coming to know this vibrant and courageous woman I would have liked to understand her heart and spirit even more.Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to review this book for an honest opinion.
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