[van-announce] Friday at Coop Books: Ernest Tate book launch

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***Please forward widely***Vancouver Book Launch  Revolutionary Activism in the 1950s and 1960s: A Memoir by Ernest Tate Friday, Sept. 26, 7pm at People's Coop Bookstore (1391 Commercial Drive) Ernest Tate's memoir is an important contribution to the history of the left in Britain and Canada during a unique period. It's a political history of Ernest Tate's life as a socialist during the fifteen year period from 1955 to 1970. An immigrant from Northern Ireland, upon arrival in Canada he quickly became engaged in radical politics. Later, he played a key role as an organizer with the anti-war movement and broader radical left in the UK. Ernest was a socialist activist in Vancouver for a number of years, and will speak about his experience here. Books will be available for sale and signing. For more information, contact 604.803.6927