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Essays & Correspondence - Radical Chic and Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers

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Book Synopsis: Radical Chic and Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers is classic Tom Wolfe, a funny, irreverent, and “delicious” (The Wall Street Journal) dissection of class and status by the master of New Journalism. The phrase ‘radical chic’ was coined by Tom Wolfe in 1970 when Leonard Bernstein gave a party for the Black Panthers at his duplex apartment on Park Avenue. That incongruous scene is re-created here in high fidelity, as is another meeting ground between militant minorities and the liberal white establishment. Radical Chic provocatively explores the relationship between Black rage and White guilt. Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers, set in San Francisco at the Office of Economic Opportunity, details the corruption and dysfunction of the anti-poverty programs run at that time. Wolfe uncovers how much of the program’s money failed to reach its intended recipients. Instead, hustlers gamed the system, causing the OEO efforts to fail the impoverished communities.

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Looking for a thought-provoking and insightful read? Look no further than Radical Chic and Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers by Tom Wolfe. This classic work of New Journalism is a must-have for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of class and status. Wolfe's sharp wit and irreverent style make this book an entertaining and eye-opening exploration of the relationship between Black rage and White guilt.

With Radical Chic, Wolfe takes us back to 1970 when Leonard Bernstein threw a party for the Black Panthers at his luxurious Park Avenue apartment. This iconic scene, recreated with meticulous detail, captures the incongruity of militant minorities rubbing elbows with the liberal white establishment. Prepare to be delighted by Wolfe's talent for dissecting societal constructs and exposing the hypocrisy that exists within.

Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers is another compelling part of this book, as Wolfe turns his attention to the Office of Economic Opportunity in San Francisco. Here, he uncovers the corruption and dysfunction of the anti-poverty programs that were meant to uplift impoverished communities. Hustlers gaming the system and diverting funds meant for those in need are exposed, shedding light on the failure of these well-intentioned initiatives.

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