The world of political activism transcends the limits of taking out to street protests, handing out leaflets and being vocal against injustice and other forms of oppression. Political activism, in essence, is a continuous struggle to achieve political freedom, social change, economic sustainability and environmental protection.
There is but an ongoing war against discrimination, terrorism, corporate power, patriarchy, US imperialism, etc. For political activist Mary L. Wentworth, political change should start from within. One must acknowledge his/her own consciousness in order to truly see out there and find the solution to many of the world’s problems.
This inspired her to publish a book entitled Discovering America: A Political Journey. This self-published book is a gripping, blow-by-blow memoir about the author’s emotionally abusive experiences as a political activist – from leading political campaigns to being sent to prison in New Hampshire.
Discovering America: A Political Journey narrates political milestones with keen and thorough analysis. It also features an innovative section wherein Mary studies her own experiences from the current political spectrum.
Discovering America: A Political Journey is a must read not just for today’s political activists but for those who truly care. This book aims to give a deeper understanding of prevailing issues at hand so that these can be better addressed.
Born in Maine, Mary Wentworth embraced political activism after getting married and having six daughters.
During the McCarthy witch hunts, she was actively involved in lobbying against gender and race discrimination in Philadelphia for over a decade after quitting her job at a top-secret agency. Mary went full swing as an activist after getting divorced and relocated to Amherst, Massachusetts.
A well-traveled person, Mary writes articles and columns in newspapers and does radio and TV commentaries on different issues.
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