Life of Libby

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This is a book about the life of Libby Frank and her story of chasing peace and justice with humor guts and passion. Libby Frank was an activist for peace and freedom since the 1940s. She participated in public swimming pool desegregation actions support for farm and factory worker strikes and actions to end the war in Vietnam. During the Vietnam War Libby was the Director of the Bergen County NJ Peace Center which provided draft counseling and hosted Jane Fonda (and others) to speak against the Vietnam War. In the 1970s Libby volunteered with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Middle East Committee and developed international coalitions to work for a just peace in the Middle East. In 1981 Libby became the Executive Director of the U.S. section of WILPF. Libby relied on her bonds with fellow activists folk music and her sense of humor to keep her going through decades of activism. Her story shows us that the power of change lies in working with others for a common cause.</span></p>