num_pages: 189
description: Children of the Revolution is a fascinating record of the experiences of children of communist parents brought up in 1950s Britain. Through a captivating series of interviews, Phil Cohen dissects the value-system that dominated these families. He explores how being communist made many children feel isolated from their school mates and how they were often made secondary to political activity.The generation went on to experience the political and cultural excitement of the 1960s, often coming into conflict with parents who were, fundamentally, conservative. Many of them now hold influential positions, and in this book they discuss how their childhoods have affected their current attitudes.Interviews Michael Rosen, Hywel Francis, Phil Cohen, Alexei Sayle, Martin Jones, Jackie Kay, Martin Kettle, Carole Woddis, Ann Kane, Jude Bloomfield, Pat Devine, Mike Power and Nina Temple. Foreword by Gillian Slovo.
language: English
title: Children of the Revolution
titlecomplete: Children of the Revolution
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd