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Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests, Judith Nies's life shifts dramatically when she discovers her name in an FBI file, marking her as a target of investigation due to her political activism. As a speechwriter for antiwar congressmen, she grapples with her identity and responsibilities, questioning her previous complacency as both a dedicated employee and a supportive wife. This revelation ignites a transformative journey of self-discovery and political awakening amidst a turbulent historical context.
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The Girl I Left Behind, Judith Nies
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Girl I Left Behind
- Subtitle
- A Personal History of the 1960s
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Judith Nies
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780061176029
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests, Judith Nies's life shifts dramatically when she discovers her name in an FBI file, marking her as a target of investigation due to her political activism. As a speechwriter for antiwar congressmen, she grapples with her identity and responsibilities, questioning her previous complacency as both a dedicated employee and a supportive wife. This revelation ignites a transformative journey of self-discovery and political awakening amidst a turbulent historical context.