books about: progressive

books about: progressive

books:

Progressive

Marilyn Manson, Neil Strauss

HarperEntertainment, 1999

Brilliant
I was so relieved to know that there are some intellegent rock stars out there. Marilyn Manson gives an account of his childhood and on into stardom. If anyone deserved fame more, it was him. This is a great book to read, even for non-fans.

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)

Barack Obama

Vintage, 2008

Inspiring
Boy, now that we're in the heat of the campaign season, this book is more relevant than ever. I found Barack Obama's book to be well-written, insightful, and, as the title implies, hopeful. Obama recognizes the country's strengths and weaknesses, and has a vision about ...

Mornings on Horseback: The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life and the Unique Child Who ...

David McCullough

Simon & Schuster, 2001

MORNINGS ON HORSEBACK
I NEVER RECIEVED THIS BOOK. It was returned to sender as undeliverable. The reason is the address was to my winter residence for which I have a mail transfer through the post office with mail going to my summer address and the post office would not transfer anything ...

Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate--The Essential Guide for Progressives

George Lakoff

Chelsea Green, 2004

Thinking Outside THE Box
I was one of millions of people who watched Faux News only-just 'for fun'. Now I understand why 9 million dollar salary of Bill O'reilly worth every penny.

The Conscience of a Liberal

Paul Krugman

W. W. Norton, 2007

Finally some good news!
I pretty much read only non-fiction, which is usually very informative but highly depressing. Krugman somehow manages to cover the modern American political state of affairs without depressing me. In fact this book is very hopeful in specific ways and overall quite ...

Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith

Anne Lamott

Riverhead Trade, 2008

Thoughts on Faith
I would recommend this book to anyone who has past issues that they have struggled with. This is a very candid account of one person's life and the way that they have turned it around. I really liked the honesty, even if I didn't always agree with her position.

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning

Jonah Goldberg

Doubleday, 2008

Liberal Fascism
Excellent, thoughtful and damning account of the history of the Left in the US. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in defeating Communism, Socialism, Fascism and (modern) Liberals. Fraternally, (Mr.) Penny Nixon Wasilla, Alaska

The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith

Marcus J. Borg

HarperOne, 2004

Amazing book
I was introduced to Marcus Borg books by the Pastor of my church. His ideas have changed my life. A good read for any open-minded, intellectual, and spriritual person.

Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time: The Historical Jesus and the Heart of Contemporary Faith

Marcus J. Borg

HarperOne, 1995

Meeting Borg's View of Jesus for the First Time
In 1995, when I was struggling with some of the latest historical Jesus research as a way of re-imagining Jesus, a colleague suggested that I should read this book by Marcus Borg. I was finding that much of the language used to describe Jesus had been imported by the ...

What's the Matter with Kansas?: How Conservatives Won the Heart of America

Thomas Frank

Holt Paperbacks, 2005

Another native supporter
I just want to say that this book is completely on target and right about the political mindset of Kansas citizens in addition to almost every other right-winged American. I should know -- I used to live in Kansas. Luckily, I spent most of my life growing up in NY ...

Obama - The Postmodern Coup

Webster Griffin Tarpley

Progressive Press, 2008

the importance of handlers
This book shows the hidden side of Saint Obama, and the crazed neocon/fascist agenda of those who puppeteer him. If anyone thinks either candidate for office is going to be any different than what we have, they haven't read enough. Webster hits the ball out of the ...

Radio Silence: A Selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music
Nathan Nedorostek, Anthony Pappalardo

MTV Press, 2008

"Each scene was a reflection of its time and place. It was organic to each city." (Dave Smalley, DYS, Dag Nasty, All, Down By Law) Hardcore music emerged just after the first wave of punk rock in the late 1970s. American punk kids who loved the speed and attitude of punk took hold of its spirit, got rid of the "live fast, die young" mindset, and ...

How to Win a Fight with a Conservative

Daniel Kurtzman

Hysteria Publications, 2007

A Really Humorous Book, Just Don't Take it Too Seriously
A friend gave me this book for Christmas this year because she knew how much I enjoyed ranting about politics. While it is not truly a self-help book, and I doubt anyone will win a fight with a conservative by following its directions, it is an enjoyable little ...

Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed)

Ted Reed

Alfred Publishing Company, 1997

All music students could benefit from this book.
I am currently using this book to teach my son basic drumming with a roland practice pad. It has been a fantastic help. This book would be helpful to any beginning student learning to read music, not just drummers, since it so clearly breaks down rhythmic notation. ...

Saving Paradise: How Christianity Traded Love of This World for Crucifixion and Empire

Rita Nakashima Brock, Rebecca Ann Parker

Beacon Press, 2008

American Studies/LCST Should Take Note
SAVING PARADISE illuminates the origins of Christianity and the quest for human wholeness and shows how both got "hijacked" by imperial ambitions in the 9th. c., leading to the crusades and other forms of church sanctioned violence. From an Ameircan Studies studies ...