You're More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1541773667 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dionne, author of Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism - From Goldwater to Trump and Beyond"Those who want a more sustainable and just future often feel powerless against big corporations and the 1 percent. This book is a way of living, individually and collectively, in a changing America."Jose Antonio Vargas, Founder and CEO, Define American"At one point, Eric Liu writes 'power is a gift.' Well, this book is also a gift-especially for all those who want to understand the complex role power plays in our society, and their power to change it. "Eric Liu has written a primer on power that is a call to active citizenship. Eric's wide-ranging career proves he is a doer - and with this thoughtful, forthright, provocative work, he empowers us to be the same."Br
Is this the America you want? If not, here's how to claim the power to change your country.We are in an age of epic political turbulence in America. If you want to be more than a spectator in this new era, you need to read this book.. From the election of Donald Trump to the upending of the major political parties to the spread of grassroots movements like Black Lives Matter and $15 Now, people across the country and across the political spectrum are reclaiming power.Are you ready for this age of bottom-up citizen power? Do you understand what power truly is, how it flows, who has it, and how you can claim and exercise it?Eric Liu, who has spent a career practicing and teaching civic power, lays out the answers in this incisive, inspiring, and provocative book. Old hierarchies and institutions are collapsing. The strategies of reform and revolution he lays out will help every reader make sense of our world today. Using examples from the left and the right, past and present, he reveals the core laws of power. He shows that all of us can generate power-and then, step by step, he shows us how
"Motivating & informative" according to Sylvia. Great! Read by the author and very informative, especially the last CD. I will listen again.. Five Stars Amazon Customer good book. A Celebration of Civic Power - Citizenship and Service Paul Stebbins Eric's book is a civic gift to all Americans. In an age of deep political polarization and ideological certitude, Eric's book restores one's sense of shared citizenship. He reminds us that we all have the power to control our civic destiny. William Jennings Bryan once said: "Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a
Eric Liu is the founder and CEO of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. . He is the author of several books, including A Chinaman's Chance, The Gardens of Democracy and The Accidental Asian. Eric served as a White House speechwriter and policy adviser for President Bill Clinton. He is a regular columnist for CNN and a correspondent for TheAtlantic