Jane Fonda: Political Activism [Library Binding]

Russell Shorto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1991

A biography of the film actress known for her political activism during the Vietnam War and her more recent physical fitness programs.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-- An excellent biography of a woman who is an actress, an activist, an entrepreneur, and an American original. Fonda's world comes vividly to life as Shorto recounts her childhood, her career, and her personal life up to her romance with Ted Turner. He also relates her strong beliefs and deep involvement in controversial political and environmental issues, appropriately and smoothly setting this distinctive woman's life against the backdrop of tumultous times. The book is adequately illustrated with black-and-white photographs and has a helpful index. For young readers who can't get enough biographies or for those needing information for school reports, Shorto's book is a first-rate choice. --April L. Judge, Thousand Oaks Library, CA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 101 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (October 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562940457
• ISBN-13: 978-1562940454
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,302,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

RUSSELL SHORTO is the bestselling author of The Island at the Center of the World and a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine. He lives in Amsterdam.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars about vietnam- soft writing about a traitor to the U.S., October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jane Fonda (Pb) (Paperback)

I read books with more truths between the cover when I was going through my local library's book rummage sale (sci-fi pile). What I can't believe is why a person would chose to write anything about "Hanoi Jane". If you want to market a real book, try writing one with the truths about her war crimes against the American's who fought, the p.o.w.'s and the now dead, (several due to her directly!)