Willard Gaylin (1925–2022)

I have read this book twice, and checked out of my local public library at least 4 times. I have used it for research and find it very thorough, but the authors personal biases are apparent. However, most people are biased against terrorist so I cannot pass any judgement on him.

The author asserts that our feelings, including those of anxiety, guilt and shame, are not troubling obstacles, but the very things that make us fully human and capable of happiness.

An account of conscientious objectors to the Selective Service system who chose jail rather than deferment or exile exposing the "justice" meted out for a crime of conscience, prepared by a psychoanalyst based on interviews with the young men.

Very basic; very good - but limited in its scope!