Fighter, Worker, and Family Man explores how German-Jewish men tried to maintain their understandings of masculinity under Nazi rule.

Details the life experiences and literary contributions of one of the most prolific American writers alive today. The book spans Madhubuti's life, highlighting his personal choices as a political activist, writer, educator, and husband, and maintains that Madhubuti, more than most of his contemporaries, successfully transformed from reactionary to modern-day visionary, still challenging the status quo in pursuit of justice and peace.--Page [4] of cover.