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The Mayor of Castro Street

The Mayor of Castro Street

the life and times of HarveyMilk
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
388
Published
1982
Language
English

Synopsis

Randy Shilts's acclaimed biography tells the story of Harvey Milk, a man whose life and tragic assassination mirrored the dramatic rise of the gay community in 1970s America. Known as "The Mayor of Castro Street," Milk's journey is filled with personal struggles, political maneuvering, and the fight for gay rights. This book explores the consolidation of gay power and hope amidst assassinations, riots, and the pursuit of justice.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeComplexEmotionalThought-Provoking

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Biography Political Thriller

About the author

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Randy Shilts

Shilts was a pioneering gay American journalist and author. He worked as a freelance reporter for both The Advocate and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as for San Francisco Bay Area television stations. [Source][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Shilts