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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
Wrinkled Rebels by Laura Katz Olson chronicles the enduring friendship between six college friends who strengthened their relationship through political engagement during the 1960s and 1970s. Six decades are covered in this epic trip, starting in their idealistic undergraduate years and ending in their 80s with the issues they face today as they age. During this time, the friends had completely different lifestyles and minimal contact with one another. Then the friends received an invitation to get together for a long weekend and attempt to rekindle their previous close friendships. Even though their lives were very different, they were able to find significance in social justice and activism in disciplines thanks to their mutual devotion, but with regrets over perhaps lost possibilities.
Wrinkled Rebels brought to light the story of the six friends. Laura Olson skillfully portrayed not only their continuous dedication, challenges, and disappointments as they approached retirement and old age but also the ability of enduring friendship to lift each other's weary spirits. This story tells us that although life changes and people strive for justice throughout history, our fundamental beliefs never change. The storyline was intertwined with themes of love, friendship, care, drama, and memories. This book was written with young and old progressive political activists in mind who are working for social justice and a better society. The plot, which jumps around in time, is masterfully crafted and captivating. The characters, all in their eighties, had touching stories of their lives that warmed my heart.
