RaveSan Francisco ChronicleTaken as a whole, these engaging profiles suggest that revolutions are rarely a one-time deal ... Simple saviors and canned profiles in courage are not for them. These essays bristle with energy and contention. They enjoy a good rivalry. They’re aware that just about anyone with the gumption to start a movement might not play well with others. But the contributions, more often than not, make them worth the frustration. The chapter on the Black Panthers, Revolution Has Come, Time to Pick Up the Gun, is particularly dynamic ... the Talbots are guided by dogged reporting and an instinct for finding and telling a story. Even if you know these revolutionaries, you’ll find details here to surprise you. They might even make you want to go out and make a difference yourself.
