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The View from Alger's Window: A Son's Memoir Paperback - 2000
by Tony Hiss
Tony Hiss's remarkable memoir of the trial and imprisonment of his father Alger Hiss, one of the most famous victims of the Cold War witch-hunts, draws a compelling portrait of an innocent man and forms a moving tale of how adversity drew this father and son closer together. Photos & drawings.
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The View from Alger's Window is Tony Hiss's remarkable memoir of the trial and imprisonment of one of the most famous victims of the Cold War witch-hunts: his father. Tony Hiss was seven years old when Whittaker Chambers first accused Alger Hiss of passing secrets to the Russians. For the rest of his childhood, Tony and his family experienced the cruelties and intimidations of the time.
Drawing on hundreds of letters Alger sent from prison, the author counters public perceptions of Hiss and shows the fundamental decency and essential goodness of his father and, along the way, draws a compelling portrait of an innocent man. At the same time he lets us see how adversity drew this father and son together, allowing them to achieve a closeness they might never have been able to otherwise.
Beautifully written, wise, The View from Alger's Window sheds new light on a family, a time, an accusation, and a man whose guilt or innocence continues to inspire debate.
Drawing on hundreds of letters Alger sent from prison, the author counters public perceptions of Hiss and shows the fundamental decency and essential goodness of his father and, along the way, draws a compelling portrait of an innocent man. At the same time he lets us see how adversity drew this father and son together, allowing them to achieve a closeness they might never have been able to otherwise.
Beautifully written, wise, The View from Alger's Window sheds new light on a family, a time, an accusation, and a man whose guilt or innocence continues to inspire debate.
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- Title The View from Alger's Window: A Son's Memoir
- Author Tony Hiss
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Vintage Books ed
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Vintage, New York
- Date 2000-07-11
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780375701283 / 0375701281
- Weight 0.56 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 8.04 x 5.25 x 0.61 in (20.42 x 13.34 x 1.55 cm)
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- Chronological Period: 1930's
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Chronological Period: 1900-1949
- Sex & Gender: Masculine
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects United States - Officials and employees, Fathers and sons - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00709291
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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- New York Times, 08/13/2000, Page 22
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