Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of America ; 4.5 Hours on Edition Contributor(s): Keillor, Garrison (Author), Keillor, Garrison (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1565119282 ISBN-13: 9781565119284 Publisher: HighBridge Audio
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2004 * Out of Print * Annotation: Both deeply personal and intellectually savvy, "Homegrown Democrat" is a celebration of liberalism as the "politics of kindness." In his inimitable style, Keillor draws on a lifetime of experience amongst the hardworking, God-fearing people of the Midwest and pays homage to the common code of civic necessities that arose from the left: Protect the social compact. Defend the powerless. Maintain government as a necessary force for good. As Keillor tells it, these are articles of faith that are being attacked by hard-ass Republican tax cutters who believe that human misery is a Dickensian fiction. In a blend of nostalgic reminiscence, humorous meditation, and articulate ire, Keillor asserts the value of his boyhood--the values of Lake Wobegon--that do not square with the ugly narcissistic agenda at work in the country today. |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections - Political Science | American Government - General |
Dewey: 320.973 |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 5.66" W x 5" L (0.45 lbs) |
Features: Price on Product, Unabridged |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/04/2004 |
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Publisher Description: In this thoughtful, deeply personal work, one of the nation's best-loved voices takes the plunge into politics and comes up with a book that has had all of America talking. Here, with great heart, supple wit, and a dash of anger, Garrison Keillor describes the simple democratic values-the Golden Rule, the obligation to defend the weak against the powerful, and others-that define his hard-working Midwestern neighbors and that today's Republicans seem determined to subvert. A reminiscence, a political tract, and a humorous meditation, Homegrown Democrat is an entertaining, refreshing addition to today's rancorous political debate. |
Contributor Bio(s): Keillor, Garrison: - As the host of A Prairie Home Companion for over forty years, Garrison Keillor has captivated millions of listeners with his News from Lake Wobegon monologues. He has been honored with Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards, the National Humanities Medal, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.Keillor, Garrison: - As the host of A Prairie Home Companion for over forty years, Garrison Keillor has captivated millions of listeners with his News from Lake Wobegon monologues. He has been honored with Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards, the National Humanities Medal, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. |
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