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In this final volume of diaries, Tony Benn reflects on the compensations and the disadvantages of old age. With the support of a small circle of friends and his extended family, he continues his activities on behalf of social justice, peace and accountability in public life, to a background of political change and the international economic crisis. Following an illness in 2009 the diaries, kept for over sixty years, cease. Published here alongside these last diaries are Tony Benn's highly personal insights into the challenges of old age and failing health, of widowhood,and of moving out of the family home after sixty years. Finally, we share in Tony Benn's hopes for the future based on his years of experience and his natural optimism.
This final volume of diaries chronicles Tony Benn's reflections on aging, health, and continued activism.
Despite facing illness and the challenges of old age, Benn remained dedicated to social justice, peace, and public accountability. The diaries, kept for over sixty years, capture his experiences with widowhood, moving from his long-time home, and navigating a changing political and economic landscape. This work offers a personal look at his final years, marked by failing health but sustained by his characteristic optimism and hope for the future.
This volume offers a poignant look at Tony Benn's final years, providing a personal account of aging and continued engagement with public life. The diaries reveal his resilience in the face of illness and personal loss, while highlighting his enduring commitment to his core values. Readers can expect an intimate portrayal of a public figure grappling with mortality and reflecting on a life dedicated to activism. The work is characterized by its candidness and Benn's characteristic optimism.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0091943876
ISBN-13:
9780091943875
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