The McCarthy era was a bad time for freedom in America. Since it includes much more than the short career of Senator Joseph McCarthy, this was the most widespread episode of political repression in US history. In the name of national security, most Americans - both liberal and conservative - supported the anti-communist crusade that destroyed many professions, marriages and even lives.

Now Ellen Shreker gives us the first full account after the Cold War of the Communist Party. Many of the crimes are a frightening history of the era still hesitating today..

I want that book.