Communist Councilman from Harlem: Autobiographical Notes Written in a Federal Penitentiary

by Benjamin J. Davis

Original Foreword by Henry Winston. Introduction by Simon W. Gerson for this new edition of Ben Davis's 1960s book. Written while Ben Davis served prison time for a Smith Act conviction later ruled unconstitutional. Index. Notes.

Genres: Politics

252 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1969

Reviews

[Whtvrs · Rating 4 out of 5]

An unfinished series of chapters. Davis tried to write this autobiography in jail but was unable to finish because it was confiscated by the authorities. It definitely shows but it definitely is still worth reading.

[John Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Important history, good info on Angelo Herndon case and NYC politics.