A review by thejoyofbooking
True Believers by Kurt Andersen
5.0
True Believers thoroughly captured my imagination and transported me back into the 60s, to a time when the political activism meant much more than wearing buttons and running voter registration drives.
Between the intriguing story of Karen’s coming-of-age years and her kick-ass modern life as an almost shoe-in for the Supreme Court nomination, True Believers showcases a complex portrait of a woman with thrills and regrets and a firm determination to reckon with her past on her own terms.
There’s an incredible amount here to discuss, and this would be a fantastic book for book clubs. In fact, I’ve been nagging other people to read it quickly so we can talk about it – it’s the kind of book that begs discussion and probing. Highly recommended.
Between the intriguing story of Karen’s coming-of-age years and her kick-ass modern life as an almost shoe-in for the Supreme Court nomination, True Believers showcases a complex portrait of a woman with thrills and regrets and a firm determination to reckon with her past on her own terms.
There’s an incredible amount here to discuss, and this would be a fantastic book for book clubs. In fact, I’ve been nagging other people to read it quickly so we can talk about it – it’s the kind of book that begs discussion and probing. Highly recommended.