Sasha and Emma: The Anarchist Odyssey of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman

"Sasha and Emma: The Anarchist Odyssey of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman" delves into the gripping narrative of two Russian immigrants whose lives became a beacon of anarchist philosophy in America. Published on November 24, 2014, this dual biography by the late historian Paul Avrich, completed posthumously by his daughter, captures the turbulent journey of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. From their first meeting in a Lower East Side coffee shop in 1889, their paths intertwined as comrades, lovers, and pivotal figures in the fight for economic, racial, and immigrant justice. The book details Berkman's audacious attempt on industrialist Henry Clay Frick's life, and Goldman’s rise as a formidable advocate for various liberation movements, earning her the title of "the most dangerous woman in America." Their story is a powerful exploration of the limits and possibilities of political activism, making it an invaluable resource for adult education on social justice themes. This narrative invites readers to ponder the complex interplay of ideology and action in the pursuit of a just society.