Events

Join author Alan Wieder for a discussion of his new book, Ruth First and Joe Slovo in the War against Apartheid, at Bluestockings on Thursday, October 17. This engaging and richly detailed work recounts the extraordinary lives of First and Slovo, their contributions to the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, and their sometimes tumultuous relationship.

Thursday, October 17, 7pm 
Bluestockings 
172 Allen St. (between Stanton and Rivington) 
New York, NY 10002

“A truly remarkable work. Alan Wieder shows himself as a writer equal to their life story, their inspiring bravery in action and self-analysis.”
          —Nadine Gordimer, author, activist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

“A special achievement—the first book to look at these two important people, their work, and their partnership. It’s a sad and wonderful tale. I loved meeting Ruth and Joe and all of the supporting characters again in its pages. A job well done.”
          —Glenn Frankel, author, Rivonia’s Children: Three