Adam Hochschild
Born: 10-04-1942
Adam Hochschild is an acclaimed American author, journalist, and historian known for his compelling narratives on social justice and human rights. He co-founded the progressive magazine Mother Jones and has penned several influential books, including "King Leopold's Ghost" and "Bury the Chains." His work, often focusing on historical injustices, has earned numerous awards, reflecting his dedication to uncovering the voices and stories that shape history.
Book summaries for books written by Adam Hochschild
Quotes
The human mind always tries to create order out of chaos, to find patterns in the universe.
The will to change things often starts out as the mere wish to be able to change them.
Freedom is always worth fighting for, and worth dying for.
The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.
Perhaps the greatest power of a revolution is that it allows even the most ordinary people to participate in the most extraordinary events.
Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.
The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.
The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power.