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13. John Steinbeck's great book, The Moon Is Down

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 08:23 AM

Nov 2024

deals with Nazi resistance in Norway.

Quote: The story follows the townspeople as they grapple with the meaning of freedom and their obligations as citizens. The invaders impose their will on the villagers, but the villagers fight back.

The Moon Is Down inspired resistance across Europe. After World War II, Norwegian King Haakon VII awarded Steinbeck the Freedom Cross for the book's perceived impact in Norway.

The book was secretly translated into many languages, including French, Norwegian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, German, Italian, and Russian

In fascist Italy, possessing the book was punishable by death.

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I've been reading about the Norwegian resistance movement during WWII [View all] Ocelot II Nov 2024 OP

But they were eventually liberated by the allies by defeating Germany. Who will liberate us? Javaman Nov 2024 #1

I wish I knew. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #2

Who will save Ukraine? Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #21

yup. not only Ukraine, but Taiwan and South Korea as well. there are many others but those are the big ones. nt Javaman Nov 2024 #25

No one. onecaliberal Nov 2024 #28

No one is coming to save the USA JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #39

That's what I was thinking "we are the resistance." kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #3

Why not paper clips? They have a noble history as a resistance symbol. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #5

The Paper-Clip Resistance starts here and now, today. lastlib Nov 2024 #10

Im down. It will take the idiots among us at least 4 years to figure out what it means. Volaris Nov 2024 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Nov 2024 #4

I subscribe to Arendt's idea kairos12 Nov 2024 #31

I live in the California Republic Magoo48 Nov 2024 #6

Same here. We are very grateful to live here. Silver Gaia Nov 2024 #17

Same musette_sf Nov 2024 #53

Not too dramatic kenziemom06 Nov 2024 #7

No, he knew its was a deadly airborne virus. He lied that's why so many died. onecaliberal Nov 2024 #29

America is an idea, and they can't kill an idea. ariadne0614 Nov 2024 #8

We've got less than two months before things start going sideways. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #9

Here in the California Republic, fascism won't go over too well. Magoo48 Nov 2024 #14

I'm pretty confident that New England will resist. griffi94 Nov 2024 #47

...And then, there is Florida. Conjuay Nov 2024 #52

Can Blue states secede Marthe48 Nov 2024 #11

ironically markie Nov 2024 #15

John Steinbeck's great book, The Moon Is Down ananda Nov 2024 #13

No. I'm stunned. Joinfortmill Nov 2024 #16

No. We are having similar thoughts at my house. Silver Gaia Nov 2024 #18

Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #19

Resistance lindalou65 Nov 2024 #20

Thank you for starting the discussion about resistance jmbar2 Nov 2024 #22

a wave of blue resistance DoBW Nov 2024 #24

That Wave... GB_RN Nov 2024 #54

Interesting idea jfz9580m Nov 2024 #33

No, Ocelot II... GiqueCee Nov 2024 #23

I guess my question is just rhetorical Ocelot II Nov 2024 #26

I'll scream with you... GiqueCee Nov 2024 #36

A good way to start in a failing capitalist society Klarkashton Nov 2024 #27

You may be on to somethig. defacto7 Nov 2024 #41

Put them though a Christmas season where sales are down Klarkashton Nov 2024 #43

That would be no loss for me. I can do without it. defacto7 Nov 2024 #44

It's that simple. It's actually painless. Cancel Klarkashton Nov 2024 #45

Maybe you should make this a new discussion. See what comes of it. defacto7 Nov 2024 #46

This. Economic pain. griffi94 Nov 2024 #48

It's actually their only fear. "Consumer sentiment" Klarkashton Nov 2024 #50

Exactly, consistent sacrifice in some key areas of consumption will be a good beginning. Magoo48 Nov 2024 #49

Not too dramatic. summer_in_TX Nov 2024 #30

Ooo! Good idea! GiqueCee Nov 2024 #37

K&R defacto7 Nov 2024 #42

Everyone needs to read up on the kairos12 Nov 2024 #32

The Norwegians didn't elect the Nazis HereForTheParty Nov 2024 #34

True, and that makes it a lot harder. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #38

What I'm most worried about are the most vulnerable people and the economy. Lonestarblue Nov 2024 #35

I agree. I hope charities and other organizations will step in and help. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #40

Yes, all of this. Magoo48 Nov 2024 #51

Not too dramatic... Ysabel Nov 2024 #55