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From Yale to Jail: The Life Story of a Moral Dissenter

Revered as one of the great dissenters of this century, David Dellinger has led a singular life, inspiring more than one generation of Americans. The son of a well-to-do Boston lawyer, Dellinger left Yale during the Depression to ride the freight trains, sleep in hobo camps, and stand in bread lines. A community activist, Vietnam protestor, and member of the Chicago Seven, he has been one the front lines of the fight for the weak against the strong. 16 pages of photos.

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adult
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long · 501 pages

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