HE WAS BLACKLISTED: A family in the path of the FBI and its secrets

He was Blacklisted is a memoir of a man who invented something new that would change the modern world, but when he goes to his superiors about his idea being stolen and leaves the company all the sudden he is Blacklisted, can not find and job and is followed because his former job was with e nuclear power plant. This coming of age story of the man discovering it is all in God’s plan and a son really seeing the type of man his father truly through the trials of no money, little food and hard reality that follows.This very heartwarming tale was worth the time it took to read at one hundred and fifty six pages and it did not take any time to finish. I needed something like this with everything going on with the world. It gives us a little hope. This is a good Ya and up read because even though it does discuss things like gambling and poverty, etc. It does not glorify those things just explains the reason why the main character chooses to gamble it also shows a different side to poverty and even the good “white” kids can go hungry because their parents made the right choice but the people in charge believe he would have made a different decision. This is a little good short read and I highly recommend it. So if you want something to refresh your hope for humanity this is the one for you.

Earl Meanor an ethical and disciplined man was suddenly blacklisted by his company. Not only did he lose his job, but he was always kept under tabs and made sure he never got employed. He Was Blacklisted: A family in the path of FBI and its secrets is a heart-wrenching story about how Earl Meanor and his family suffered because of the people with power.Earl Meanor was a man with logic and was brave enough to express his thoughts openly. After working at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory for 16 yrs and after quitting all he received was a blacklist which always kept him tight on money. Because of this he and his family neither had a home that could be called home nor a proper place to live constantly for years to come. His wife Jane supported him through thick and thin with all her love. The couple’s strength and the profound sense of bonding among all the members of this family is truly something to be learned from. Earl Meanor has two kids, our author BRET MEANOR (elder,) and Brad Meanor. Earl Meanor’s character is unique, honest, disciplined, and brave. As I kept reading I developed a great respect for him and his wife. What I liked about this story is how each family member cares for the other. Until the last page of the book, the love doesn’t disappear. Earl Meanor was born to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother and Jane was born Catholic. So, throughout, the book these terms with others like a protestant, etc. keep coming. The book is composed from the point of view of the author. His writing style is very frank and casual. He maintained a straightforward approach. I admire books that make me think about my life and the way I live it and this book was one of them.I felt the book was way too much detailed. There were many times when a particular detail did not add significantly to the story. For example, his grandmother was on good terms with the police, so they were allowed beer at night, which happened years before he was born. Another thing was that the book focused little on why they had to struggle.The book is exceptionally well-edited. I will give this book 3 out of 5 stars. I am giving it three stars because the story was inspiring.

I initially thought the book was some kind of mystery novel, but it turned out to be sort of an autobiography. It told the story of the author’s father, Earl Meanor, and their family as they navigated life and their struggles. The book started off a bit slow in the first several chapters then went off to narrate a series of events after Earl got blacklisted after leaving, for the last time, his job at a nuclear facility, where he worked as a nondestructive tester who tested elements for atomic power (as the author described it). He had trouble finding work thereafter, though he did not regret finally leaving this unfulfilling job. He did a number of odd jobs here and there to provide for his family, whom he loved and prioritized. Government agents followed him and kept tabs on him during the Cold War for being an intellectual and knowing valuable information because of his sensitive work at the nuclear facility. This, the blacklisting, and nosy neighbors caused the family to keep moving from one town to another over the years.The bulk of the story centered on how the blacklisting affected their lives and what kind of a person Earl was—a man of honesty and integrity. What I liked best about the book is how their family remained strong for each other and full of love through thick and thin, together overcoming any challenges they faced. The book is really an interesting read and kept me curious all throughout!

Reading this book in one sitting is easy both because of the author's writing style (an engaging and free-ranging retrospective) and subject matter (the Meanor family path with its different twists and turns). In light of various obstacles and opportunities encountered, the commitment to integrity, dedication to home and family in the face of challenges, and intelligence/ingenuity of Earl Meanor is revealed. Concepts such as standing on principle, proceeding with resourcefulness even when confronted with injustice, respectfully and honestly dealing with others, and viewing life more about what one can put into it rather than only what one can get out of it are concepts/values in short supply in today's society. I came away encouraged by this suspenseful and inspirational account that reminds us how strength of character, resiliency in the face of adversity, and faith will ultimately triumph over trials and tribulations and evidences how one truly achieves success.