The strawberry statement james simon kunen 1969 1960s. The strawberry statement notes of a college revolutionary w181 james simon kunen on. Actually, unloved it was too kind for what they felt about my treasured little manifesto. The strawberry statement is a nonfiction book by james simon kunen, written when he was 19, which chronicled his experiences at columbia university from 19661968, particularly the april 1968 protests and takeover of the office of the dean of columbia by student protesters. The strawberry statement kindle edition by kunen, james. The strawberry statement is a nonfiction book by james simon kunen, written when he was 19, which chronicled his experiences at columbia university from. The strawberry statement 1970 the strawberry statement. Kunen was a columbia college sophomore when he wrote the strawberry statement. Notes of a college revolutionary, paperback by kunen, strawberry statement. The strawberry statement 4 neil young down by the river. But part of kunens statement seems to be that the vietnam war is simply to. Notes of a college revolutionary his account of the antiwar student strike at columbia.
He remains best remembered for the strawberry statement, an. James simon kunen talks about the strawberry statement. Ive never read james kunens book, on which the film is based, but i recall having little sympathy for the colombia university students whose attempted takeover of that institution in the spring of 1968 is the basis for the strawberry statement. The strawberry statement 1970, directed by stuart hagmann, is a dramatization of the book. For several months when i was in high school my favorite book was the strawberry statement, a firsthand account of the 1968 columbia university uprisings by the 19yearold james simon kunen. Dec 09, 2018 james simon kunen, 20 years old and a sometimes columbia revolutionary, is a smartass if ever there was one, and time, the new republic, newsweek, and the new york times all love him and his first book, the strawberry statement. Written by israel horovitz, based on the book by james simon kunen. Additional information american culture and institutions through literature, 19601969. Notes of a college revolutionary, paperback by kunen, james s. Simon bruce davison joins the campus protest movement to socialize with the various hippie girls. James simon kunen born 1948 is an american author, journalist and lawyer.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. James simon kunen is the author of the strawberry statement 3. Notes of a college revolutionary james simon kunen. Notes of a college revolutionary, borrowing the book s title from a statement by a columbia dean named herbert deane, who. James simon kunen author of the strawberry statement. Deane had made the strawberry statement, and the culture picked it up. Kunen has written several books and numerous essays for the new yorker, people, newsday, the new york times magazine, and many other publications. Finding it as a teen in the middle of the vietnam protests it led me to a lifetime of fighting a system based on greed and war. The strawberry statement is a 1970 american drama film about the counterculture and student revolts of the 1960s, loosely based on the nonfiction book by james simon kunen who has a cameo appearance in the film about the columbia university protests of 1968. He wrote at least three other nonfiction books, and articles for among other publications the new yorker, people, newsday, and the new york times magazine. And so is young 19 james kunenup the wall and on the ledge of columbia reading lord jim or shaving with grayson kirks razor during the happening, or on television, or writing parts of his this. He is best known as the author of the strawberry statement, a firstperson.
Among distinctions between the now generation and its antediluvian predecessors is that todays young field marshals and corporals write their memoirs before retiring. The first third of the 156page book chronicles a journal fashion kunens somewhat diffident participation in the protests at columbia university. I have never met james simon kunen yet i count him as a valuable friend. The strawberry statement, notes of a college revolutionary. Sep 21, 2012 the strawberry statement is a 1970 cult film about the counterculture and student revolts of the 1960s, loosely based on the nonfiction book by james simon kunen about the columbia university. Kunen is the author of popular and critically praised books that grapple with legal and political issues in a personal way. The strawberry statement retains its appeal to college students sensitive to the worlds injustices while confronting their own adult future. Notes of a college revolutionary, james simon kunen, a nineteenyearold columbia universtiy sophomore, attempts to explain his generation of rebellious college students. When a violent police assault breaks up the protest, simons thoughts quickly turn from female infatuation to more important social causes.
Notes of a college revolutionaryhis account of the antiwar student strike at columbia. He is best known as the author of the strawberry statement, a firstperson documentary of the columbia university protests of 1968. It has been translated into four languages and widely used in college history and james s. I first read james simon kunens the strawberry statement. Kunen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The strawberry statement notes of a college revolutionary w181. Notes of a college revolutionary was a class assignment, and, not surprisingly, no one else in my group loved it nearly as much as i did. He remains best remembered for the strawberry statement, an authentic piece of an era. Notes of a college revolutionary, james simon kunen, a nineteenyearold columbia university sophomore, attempts to explain his generation of rebellious college students. The first third of the 156page book chronicles in journal fashion kunens somewhat diffident participation in the protests at columbia university. James simon kunen talks about the strawberry statement 1970. Of course, even as a 14yearold, i found those student protests slightly absurd, selfindulgent and somewhat akin to a temper tantrum, but i. The strawberry statement kindle edition by kunen, james simon. The beatles released strawberry fields forever in february of 67.
This book was written on napkins and cigarette packs and hitchhiking signs. Notes of a college revolutionary by kunen, james simon abebooks. He attended columbia university during the 1968 student protests and participated in the student sitin at the institutions hamilton hall, resulting in his arrest for trespassing. Notes of a college revolutionary, james simon kunen, a nineteenyearold columbia university sophomore. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Kunen author of the strawberry statement, an account of the 1968 student uprising at columbia university chronicles his adventures on the road to finding meaning in. The strawberry statement by stuart hagmann bruce davison. Notes of a college revolutionary by james simon kunen at indigo. Pages are starting to lightly brown from age please visit my ebay store for more great items. Of course, even as a 14yearold, i found those student protests slightly absurd, selfindulgent and somewhat akin to a temper tantrum, but i admired the strawberry statement itself because. Kunen author of the strawberry statement, an account of the 1968 student uprising at columbia university chronicles his adventures on the road to finding meaning in work and life in diary of a company man.
James simon kunen, 20 years old and a sometimes columbia revolutionary. He describes the journey from corporate pr man to teacher of immigrants in his. This experience led him to write the strawberry statement, documenting the universitys controversial involvement with the governments institute for. A prizewinning journalist, he is best known for his 1968 memoir, the strawberry statement. Aug 25, 2019 james simon kunen talks about the strawberry statement 1970 past daily weekend gallimaufry by gordonskene aug 25, 2019 the strawberry statement art versus commerce in the 60s same as it ever was. James simon kunen is an alumnus of fay school and phillips academy. Kunen is the author of popular and critically praised books that grapple. As the protests gathered speed and momentum, columbia student james simon kunen started publishing a diary of his frontline experiences in new york magazine, and in 1968 he turned his insights into the strawberry statement. When the author wrote this book in the late 60s he was 19. He has had a varied career in both journalism and law. Notes of a college revolutionary by kunen, james simon isbn. A hip and relevant title, in any case, combined with some almost trippy artwork. This film is based on the james simon kunen book about student unrest on the columbia university campus. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.