Party Animals. My Family and Other Communists | Party Animals: My Family and Other Communists

Party Animals: My Family and Other Communists

David Aaronovitch, 2017

Overview

David Aaronovitch shares his experiences growing up in Communist Great Britain, a world characterized by picket lines, militant trade unions, and support for foreign communists. This work combines memoir, history, and biography to explore his family's life through letters, diaries, and secret service files. It delves into vivid childhood memories of an idealistic, now lost, world where personal and political lives became tragically intertwined. The book follows one family's search for meaning throughout the twentieth century.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in personal memoirs of political upbringing.
• Those curious about the history of communism in Britain.
• Individuals who enjoy blends of memoir and historical analysis.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Publication Year: 2017
• Page Count: 320
• ISBN: 9780099478973