Howard Fast
Born: 11-10-1914
Howard Fast was an American novelist and screenwriter, renowned for his historical and political narratives. Born in 1914, he penned over 80 books, including the acclaimed "Spartacus" and the "Immigrants" series. Fast's works often reflected his leftist views, leading to blacklisting during the McCarthy era. Despite challenges, he remained a prolific writer, celebrated for his compelling storytelling and exploration of social justice themes. He passed away in 2003.
Book summaries for books written by Howard Fast
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For a minute, I was almost afraid.
I was no longer a child, and not yet a man, and there was something about this morning that made me feel like I was both.
There was a great silence, and I knew that it was the silence of death.
I had a sudden knowledge of the moral cowardice of the world.
This was not my war, not my father's war, nor my brother's war, but now it was my war.
I was suddenly afraid of being alone.
I knew that the world was not as it should be and that it was up to me to make it so.
There was a sudden and terrible sense of loneliness.
I wanted to laugh, to cry, to do something, but I did nothing.