Synopses & Reviews
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for the University of Idaho PressA thoughtful book about the importance of speaking out on behalf of human rights, Common Courage grew out of the last public interviews with noted Northwest human rights activist and former Catholic priest Bill Wassmuth. Author Andrea Vogt chronicles Wassmuth's fascinating life story - from Idaho farmboy to nationally known human rights activist.
Review
"Next time someone says they only know two things about Idaho—spuds and racists—I've got an antidote."—Idaho Statesman Idaho Statesman
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-234) and index.
Table of Contents
Greencreek (1941-1955) -- The small-town challenge -- Mount Angel Abbey and St. Thomas Seminary (1955-1967) -- The role of education : teaching tolerance -- Boise and beyond (1967-1979) -- The role of religion : confronting theologies of hate -- Coeur d'Alene (1979-1988) -- The role of community : human rights the grassroots way -- Seattle (1988-1999) -- The road ahead -- Ellensburg (1999-2002).