Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 Free Audiobook Download by Sarah Schulman


In 1987, a group of people came together under the banner of ACT UP to fight against the AIDS crisis. The organization started in New York and expanded nationally over the next few years. This audiobook outlines the beginning stages of ACT UP and chronicles its struggle for survival and political equality.

This audiobook is about the political history of ACT UP New York, a group that was recently featured in an HBO documentary. The book is told mostly by Sarah Schulman and Rosalyn Coleman Williams, who are both members of the group. They each give their side of the story, which is interesting to listen to all the way through. The narration, done by various people, is also good.

Sarah Schulman, in her book 'Let the Record Show: A Political History Of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993', tells the story of the AIDS activist group which rose to prominence during Ronald Reagan's presidency. The book uses ACT UP as a lens through which to explore America's transition into and out of the Age of Reagan and into an era dominated by issues of identity politics.

Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 is the first audiobook of an oral history by Sarah Schulman. This book is a chronicle of the AIDS activist movement. In this audiobook, Schulman is able to give a unique perspective on the movement because she was part of it since its beginning.

Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 is a historical account of one of America's most influential activist groups. It unfolds the history of the AIDS Crisis and its aftermath in the mid-1980s in New York City and how ACT UP, an acronym for AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power, fought back against political apathy and homophobia to effect change.

Audio books are a great way to get lost in a story and have the ability to multitask. Learn about the history of ACT UP New York as Sarah Schulman narrates while cooking dinner.

Published Date 2021-05-18
Duration 27 hours 26 minutes
Author Sarah Schulman
Narrated Sarah Schulman, Rosalyn Coleman Williams
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Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Politics
Parent Category Political Advocacy, Social Science, History & Culture

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