Paul Von Blum’s A Life at the Marigns. offers a compeling narrative about a man whose life has been committed to teaching and social justice. From his reflections about the impact of the Holocaust on his family to his motivations for a lifetime commitment to the black freedom movement and to his longstanding struggles for fair treatment as a lecturer within the halls of academia. Von Blum poignantly reveals the intricate connections between personal biographuy and larger social forces. This book is an unplifting read packed with important insights.