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In this memoir, Neier talks about his pioneering work for human rights, beginning at a time when no college courses dealt with civil liberties nor were there career apprenticeships related to civil rights abuses. In reflecting upon the consequences of some of his endeavors, including how he might have done things differently, he shows how many of the movements he took part in triumphed against difficult odds and offers a perspective on how best to go about preserving fundamental freedoms. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Aryeh Neier lives in New York City.
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In this unflinching memoir of his 40 years of working for human rights, noted activist Neier brings to light his many successes as well as his "mistakes and errors in judgment"; with 20/20 hindsight and refreshing honesty, he even describes some of the stances he's reconsidered. The volume's three sections recount Neier's tenures at the ACLU (1963-78), where he rose from field director to executive director; as a founding member of Human Rights Watch (1978-93); and his current post as head of the Soros Foundations and the Open Society Institute (1993-present). Each section is divided into chapters about specific crusades against such wide-ranging evils as police brutality in New York, military abuses in El Salvador, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia. Throughout, Neier also weighs in on current affairs and, unsurprisingly, criticizes the Bush administration, which can sometimes muddle the narrative; the brief analyses of recent events that end many chapters feel tacked on. The book is also marred by patches of unimportant details, immoderate praise of Neier’s associates and disconcertingly frequent references to September 11, some of which seem uncalled for. Neier's accomplishments and passion deserve respect, but his prose is too often wordy and dry. His skills as a writer, unfortunately, don't quite match his talents as an advocate.
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  • PublisherPublicAffairs
  • Publication date2003
  • ISBN 10 1891620827
  • ISBN 13 9781891620829
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages432
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