Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of

Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of America

In a book that is at once 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 values of his boyhoodâ€”the values of Lake Wobegonâ€” that do not square with the ugly narcissistic agenda at work in the country today. A thoughtful, wonderfully written book, Homegrown Democrat is Keillorâ€™s love letter to liberalism, the older generation, John F. Kennedy, the University of Minnesota, and the yellow-dog Democrat city of St. Paul that is sure to amuse and inspire Americans just when they need it most.
Country USA
Manufacturer Viking Adult
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2004-07-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780670033652

Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of America