Lying Down with the Lions: A Public Life from the Streets of Oakland to the Halls of Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807043196)

Tells the stories of Dellums's remarkable life and of his political battles, with lessons learned about leadership, politics, and the importance of building coalitions to effect change.

Profound and humane, Lying Down with the Lions ensures Ronald Dellums's place as one of our most important leaders of the second half of the 20th century. When Dellums arrived in Washington in 1971 to represent Oakland, California, in the House of Representatives, his radical activism had already earned him a place on Nixon's enemy list. When he retired in 1998--his radicalism still intact--he left a record of accomplishment that has made an indelible mark on our political landscape. From his days as a freshman from California's 9th Congressional District, to helping to found the Congressional Black Caucus, to being the first African-American to serve on and later chair the House Armed Services Committee, Dellums's tenure in the House is both a testament to his significant career and a crucible of American politics at the close of the century.

Author: Ronald V. Dellums, H. Lee Halterman
ISBN-10: 0807043192
ISBN-13: 9780807043196
Publisher: Beacon Press
Language: English
Published: 02/09/2000
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.54d

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2002 pg. 27 - Recommended/Special Interest