Stranger Among Friends

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Summary: Important Political Memior
Review: David Mixner offers a detailed and valuable account of his experience in the American political system as a gay man. Beginning in the 60's with antiwar protests and continuing up to present day gay rights issues, Mixner offers an inside view of major political movements from the Moratorium to Clinton's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Mixner's discussion of his personal life, however, is not the most compelling. While admirable for his political activism, I found him difficult to relate to and empathize with on a personal level.

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Summary: A timelessly inspirational, extraordinary life
Review: I have always admired David's courage and dedication to his causes. I recently re-read this book and found it to be just as inspirational now as it was in 1996. It gives a deep sense of perspective to the political movements of the '60s and '70 that is just fascinating. It then paints a spellbinding portrait of the Gay Rights Movement. Most important, however, "Stranger" is a Profile in Courage of an extraordinary man who has helped all Americans who pursue "Liberty and Justice for ALL. I re-read "Stranger Among Friends" as I was completing my most recent book "Pathways to Inner Peace" and it gave me just what I was looking for -- a dose of courage to continue helping others. (Rev. Jim Webb, author of "Pathways to Inner Peace").

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Summary: I really enjoyed and would reccomend this book
Review: I must say, this was one of the best books I've read in a while. It was just fascinating. It starts out describing David's childhood, goes onto his time in college, his antiwar activism, his many struggles with his homosexuality, finally with his coming out and becoming a gay activist, and then to his time spent working on the Clinton campaign all the way up to Clinton's innaguration. It's a very readable book, it draws you in from the first few pages and really keeps you wanting to know what will happen next in David's very exciting activist life. Another thing that kept me reading was I was dying to find out when he would finally come out. It is easy to relate to David's pain and I was inspired to see what he did with that pain and to read about the many remarkable things he has done with this life. I finished this book in a little over a week and wished there was more. I loved learning more about the political and activist worlds while at the same time learning about him. If you have any interest in politics, activism, AIDS, or gay and lesbian issues, or just like a good memoir, read this book. You'll like it :)

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Summary: good book kinda of long
Review: it was a good book for the most part but it kinda of ran on and on i still have a copy of it around some where