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Steve Bassett Livres

    Steve Bassett est célébré pour ses explorations incisives de la vie américaine, puisant dans une riche tapisserie d'expériences personnelles et une vaste perspicacité journalistique. Son travail, souvent enraciné dans ses années de formation et peaufiné par le journalisme d'investigation, explore les complexités sociétales avec une voix distinctive. La perspective unique de Bassett, forgée en surmontant d'importants défis personnels, offre aux lecteurs des observations profondes sur la condition humaine et les nuances de la culture américaine. Son style narratif saisit l'essence de ses sujets, rendant ses contributions littéraires à la fois captivantes et stimulantes.

    Love In The Shadows
    French Kiss

    • French Kiss

      How the Americans and French Fell In and Out of Love During the Cold War

      • 356pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Exploring the complex dynamics of the Cold War, the narrative unfolds through the memories of both American GIs and French citizens at the Dèols-Châteauroux Air Station, the largest U.S. Air Force supply base in Europe. Through interviews and archival photos, it reveals the initial distrust and evolving relationships between the occupying forces and the local population, influenced by propaganda and political tensions. The story culminates with the closure of the base under Charles de Gaulle, reflecting broader themes of occupation, identity, and the bittersweet nature of foreign alliances.

      French Kiss
      4,5

    • Love In The Shadows

      Passaic River Trilogy comes to an End

      • 418pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Set in 1947 Newark, this conclusion to the Passaic River Trilogy explores the rise of muscular feminism amid a backdrop of societal brutality. As women begin to fight back against oppression, the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter symbolizes a transformative movement, highlighting the strength and resilience of women during a pivotal time in history. The narrative delves into the struggles and triumphs faced by these women as they challenge the status quo and reshape their world.

      Love In The Shadows
      4,0