{"product_id":"never-shake-hands-with-a-war-criminal-isbn-9781583226605","title":"Never Shake Hands with a War Criminal","description":"Never Shake Hands with a War Criminal is a personal and political history told with acid humor and a loving heart. Barry Crimmins, a writer and commentator on Air America Radio, travels from a skeptical childhood in frozen upstate New York, through the founding of the Boston comedy scene, to a career as a satirist and activist. No villain is spared; no hero is forgotten. Crimmins also cuts a hilarious swath through our political tormentors, in the spirit of Mark Twain, Will Rogers, and Lenny Bruce.“Barry is hilariously funny, but more important, his humor comes out of a deep intelligence, an extraordinary understanding of the world around him and an intense commitment to social change.” \u003cb\u003e–Howard Zinn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Barry Crimmins uses his sharp sense of irony as a political weapon. In his hands, the subversive joke is the first small act of resistance.” \u003cb\u003e–Billy Bragg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“He breaks down reality in a hilarious way. He seems ticked off at everything, and when you hear him, you agree. One of the few political comedians who are really good.” \u003cb\u003e–Steven Wright\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Like a mixture of Tom Paine and Mark Twain, Crimmins mixes politics and humor with savage results.” \u003cb\u003e–Michael Blowen, The \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBARRY CRIMMINS grew up in Skaneateles (\"an Indian name meaning 'small lake surrounded by fascists'\"), New York. In his time he has worked with many comedy greats, near-greats, and ingrates, and his exploits have included a stint writing for Dennis Miller. Crimmins lives in Troupsburg, New York.","brand":"Seven Stories Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303901450469,"sku":"NP9781583226605","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781583226605.jpg?v=1767733644","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/never-shake-hands-with-a-war-criminal-isbn-9781583226605","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}