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In 1947, at the time of completing Volume I of the History of the Labor Movement in the United States, Foner reflected on the role of a Marxist historian of labor. Foner summed up the role this way: to present an "historical view which will enlighten our present struggles, will stimulate the foresight of labor''s thinkers and leaders, and give to the great mass of our workers the clarity, courage and determination to forge ahead for the attainment of their immediate ends, and for the accomplishment of the historical mission of the working class: the abolition of the exploitation of man by man." In Volume XI Foner remained true to this goal. The book radiates enlightenment for current struggles and encouragement for those fighting for a socialist future.

This book is not, strictly speaking, a memoir but rather is a compilation of some 10,000 news articles penned by Wheller over the course of the last half of the 20th century. In pulling together this compilation Wheeler mined research lbraries accross the country. Originally written on assignment for the Worker, Daily World, People's World and People's Weekly World, his articles represent a history of our nation and of the world from Wheeler's proggressicve point of view,More than just a compliation of articles, however, the book represents a documentation of Wheller's lifes journey, at least in relation to his reporting. and includes little persomal gems, like his impressions of various public figures and other reporters. All in all this book is required reading for anyone who wants to get a view of things from a working persons perspective - a perspective that is so sadly lacking today.