"...[A] compelling history of our city's last half century, as conveyed through the life of one of our most impactful leaders. ..." - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass This is the story of Zev Yaroslavsky, the son of Ukrainian Jews who immigrated to the United States in the early 1920s. His memoir charts the journey of a young social activist who battled to free Soviet Jews before becoming one of the most consequential elected officials in Southern California. Fiercely independent, he combined an activist's passion with a seasoned politician's skill to challenge the region's power brokers....
"...[A] compelling history of our city's last half century, as conveyed through the life of one of our most impactful leaders. ..." - Los Angeles Ma...
"...[A] compelling history of our city's last half century, as conveyed through the life of one of our most impactful leaders. ..." - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass This is the story of Zev Yaroslavsky, the son of Ukrainian Jews who immigrated to the United States in the early 1920s. His memoir charts the journey of a young social activist who battled to free Soviet Jews before becoming one of the most consequential elected officials in Southern California. Fiercely independent, he combined an activist's passion with a seasoned politician's skill to challenge the region's power brokers....
"...[A] compelling history of our city's last half century, as conveyed through the life of one of our most impactful leaders. ..." - Los Angeles May...
