Barack Obama's speech on the Edmund Pettus Bridge to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches should have represented the culmination of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of racial unity. Yet; in Fracture; MSNBC national correspondent Joy-Ann Reid shows that; despite the progress we have made; we are still a nation divided—as seen recently in headline-making tragedies such as the killing of Trayvon Martin and the uprisings in Ferguson and Baltimore.With President Obama's election; Americans expected an open dialogue about race but instead discovered the irony of an African American president who seemed hamstrung when addressing racial matters; leaving many of his supporters disillusioned and his political enemies sharpening their knives. To understand why that is so; Reid examines the complicated relationship between Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton; and how their varied approaches to the race issue parallel the challenges facing the Democratic party itself: the disparate parts of its base and the whirl of shifting allegiances among its power players—and how this shapes the party and its hopes of retaining the White House.Fracture traces the party's makeup and character regarding race from the civil rights days to the Obama presidency. Filled with key political players such as Shirley Chisholm; Jesse Jackson; John Lewis; and Al Sharpton; it provides historical context while addressing questions arising as we head into the next national election: Will Hillary Clinton's campaign represent an embrace of Obama's legacy or a repudiation of it? How is Hillary Clinton's stand on race both similar to and different from Obama's; or from her husband's? How do minorities view Mrs. Clinton; and will they line up in huge numbers to support her—and what will happen if they don't?Veteran reporter Joy-Ann Reid investigates these questions and more; offering breaking news; fresh insight; and experienced insider analysis; mixed with fascinating behind-the-scenes drama; to illuminate three of the most important figures in modern political history; and how race can affect the crucial 2016 election and the future of America itself.
#623896 in Books HarperCollins Christian Pub. 2015-04-07 2015-04-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .50 x 5.31l; .55 #File Name: 0062273558224 pagesA Nun on the Bus How All of Us Can Create Hope Change and Community
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. insiteful and inspiringBy Pamela BarrettSister Simone Campbell is “a voice crying out in the wilderness†making way for the Lord in the streets of our States; in the halls of government. She puts action into the saying What Would Jesus Do. She and her fellow nuns; The Sisters of Social Justice; make up the organization called the Network. They address the issues of the poor; the working poor and immigration. She has had her share of bashers; including Pope Benedict’s Vatican and some Catholic Priests especially when she took on Paul Ryan’s budget which taxed the working poor while giving tax breaks to the richest top percent—but she didn’t back down; give up or remain quiet. Of course she is perfectly suited for her mission; because she is also an attorney who has served the legal needs of the poor.In her memoir; which is centered on the Nuns on the Bus tour in 2012-2013; she takes the reader through her own spiritual walk; showing how each step she took; and each yes to God; brought her to the place where she could speak to; and influence public policy. She shares stories of real people hurting in our society—which has had for too long an “only the survival of the fittest†mentality which has created many of our social ills. Our way of government should not be a “me†mentality it must be a “we the people†to keep us strong. What would our nation be like if Pro Life didn’t equate a certain political party; and instead meant life is sacred not only from conception but through out the days of natural life until the final breath? That each human being was treated as if they were valuable and we all did what we could to assist of fellow human beings in reaching their full potential. Would there still be people living in their cars; and children on the streets? Would the mentally ill be warehoused in our prisons? Would the education of our children be lagging behind so many other countries? There is so much more; and Sister Simone’s book will have you asking yourself if there is something you can do too. 5 stars.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Shows us the power that we have as human beings to change the worldBy Russell Alexander-OrozcoEnthralling; honest and real from start to finish. Sister Simone's story shows us the power of caring and community engagement.She has been able to stand up to the rhetoric or misinformation with her conviction of having the truth told; and not pandering to opinions.You don't have to be Catholic to enjoy this book. It's about the power of taking action in what you believe in and moving forward.It filled my heart with joy; and encouraged me to continue the community work that I'm personally involved in.She is now on my list of people that I admire the most in the world.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Read it! You'll like it!By jofachmIf you don't know Sister Simone Campbell; you should read this book. She is an extraordinary woman and has written a beautiful story of how she got to where she is now and why she is doing what she is doing. If you have not heard of "Nuns on the Bus;" you will know all about it after you read this book. I recently heard Simone speak to a large audience after she was given an award for promoting peace and justice. If we could all adopt Simone's philosophy and spirituality; this country and world would be at peace.
