by MoveOn.org
Product Details:
# Paperback: 144 pages
# Publisher: New World Library; illustrated edition edition (March 2004)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 193072229X
# ISBN-13: 978-1930722293
# Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
# Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Price: $8.76
Inside This Book
First Sentence:
We live in the third century of the world’s most important political experiment: the founding of an American democracy “of, by, and for the people.”
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs):
registering voters
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs):
United States, Election Day, New York, White House, San Francisco, Los Angeles, North Carolina, Patriot Act, Board of Game, Think Peace, New Hampshire, San Diego, Bush Administration, League of Women Voters, New Jersey, President Bush, Progressive Election Alert, Super Bowl, World Trade Center, Fenton Communications, President Carter, University of California, Washington Post
Editorial Reviews
It’s somewhat rare to see an entire grassroots political organization listed as the author of a book but it’s perfectly in keeping with the spirit of both MoveOn.org and this handbook on civic activism authored by some of the group’s members. It features 50 short chapters (one or two pages each in most cases) authored by non-celebrities from all walks of life who took it upon themselves to change the world. Some of the ideas are ambitious, as in the case of a liberal-minded Texan who decided the best way to make his views known was to run against Republican stalwart Tom DeLay in the GOP primary. Others are much simpler: write a letter to the editor, sign a petition, or go to a rally. But even in those seemingly obvious tactics, there are interesting techniques offered that could make a simple act a much more effective one. Included in each tip are bullet-pointed tips from MoveOn organizers to help the reader translate the idea into real action. While MoveOn is certainly not the first group to suggest simple steps to change the world, this volume scores points for it’s concise editing and populist authorship. It’s not a book to curl up with in front of the fire, it’s meant to be thrown into a backpack or purse on the way to the next protest, campaign rally, or discussion group. The slant, like the organization itself, is a liberal one but the writers generally stop short of expanding on their political beliefs, choosing instead to focus on what those beliefs inspired them to do with their time and energy. Brief interstitial essays by notables such as Al Gore and Nancy Pelosi introduce sections of the book, providing expert gravity without detracting from the common person message. –John Moe
From Publishers Weekly
Fifty members of the online activist group MoveOn.org provide tips on how to take political action in this inspiring audiobook, which is impressive not only because of the breadth of its suggestions, but also because 42 of the 50 contributors lend their own voices to the recording. Although this makes for an uneven listening experience, as not all of the contributors possess velvet voices, it drives home the audiobook’s message: that people of all ages, races and income levels can make a difference. The essays—which cover everything from starting an online petition and hosting a political salon to writing letters to congress and organizing a political book club—each end with a set of “action tips” summarizing the steps the writer took in achieving his/her goals. The most useful component of this audiobook, however, may be its enhanced CD features. Those with access to a computer can browse these “action tips” and link directly to any Web sites mentioned in the material.
Tags: Board of Game, Bush Administration, Election Day, Fenton Communications, League of Women Voters, Los Angeles, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Patriot Act, President Bush, President Carter, Progressive Election Alert, San Diego, San Francisco, Super Bowl, Think Peace, United States, University of California, Washington Post, White House, World Trade Center
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