School of Darkness

Bella Dodd's "School of Darkness" is a compelling autobiography detailing her experiences as a high-ranking member of the Communist Party USA. Dodd's account offers a rare insider's perspective on the party's internal dynamics, its strategies, and its ideological struggles.

She describes the party's purges, its manipulation of individuals, and the intense pressure to conform.

The book provides valuable insights into the workings of the American communist movement and the personal costs of political commitment.

Dodd's later renunciation of communism adds another layer of complexity to her narrative.