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The memoir recounts the profound impact of the Cold War witch-hunts on a young boy, as he navigates the turmoil surrounding his father, Alger Hiss, who was famously accused of espionage. Through personal reflections, Tony Hiss explores the emotional and social repercussions of the accusations, detailing the family's struggles against public scrutiny and the harsh realities of that era. The narrative offers a poignant look at loyalty, truth, and the lasting effects of political persecution on family life.
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The View from Alger's Window: A Son's Memoir, Tony Hiss
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- 2000
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- Title
- The View from Alger's Window: A Son's Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tony Hiss
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780375701283
- Description
- The memoir recounts the profound impact of the Cold War witch-hunts on a young boy, as he navigates the turmoil surrounding his father, Alger Hiss, who was famously accused of espionage. Through personal reflections, Tony Hiss explores the emotional and social repercussions of the accusations, detailing the family's struggles against public scrutiny and the harsh realities of that era. The narrative offers a poignant look at loyalty, truth, and the lasting effects of political persecution on family life.