Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come

Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together

NEW YORK TIMESÂ BESTSELLER â€¢Â A passionate manifesto that exposes hypocrisy on both sides of the political divide and points a way out of the tribalism that is tearing America apartâ€”from the CNN host hailed as â€œa star of the 2016 campaignâ€ (The New York Times), now seen onÂ The Van Jones Show

Van Jones burst into the American consciousness during the 2016 presidential campaign with an unscripted, truth-telling style and an already established history ofÂ bridge-building across party lines. His election night commentary, during which he coined the term â€œwhitelash,â€ became a viral sensation. A longtime progressive activist with deep roots in the conservative South, Jones has made it his mission to challenge voters and viewers to stand in one anotherâ€™s shoes and disagree constructively.

InÂ Beyond the Messy Truth, he offers a blueprint for transforming our collective anxiety into meaningful change. Jones urges both parties to abandon the politics of accusation. He issues a stirring call for a new â€œbipartisanship from below,â€ pointing us toward practical answers to problems that affect us all regardless of region or ideology. He wants to tackle rural and inner-city poverty, unemployment, addiction, unfair incarceration, and the devastating effects of the pollution-based economy on both coal country and our urban centers. Along the way, Jones shares memories from his decadesÂ ofÂ activism on behalf of working people, inspiring stories of ordinary citizens who became champions of their communities, and little-known examples of cooperation in the midst of partisan conflict. In his quest for positive solutions, Van Jones encourages us to set fire to our old ways of thinking about politics and come together to help those most in need.

Includes an invaluable resource of contacts, books, media, and organizations for bipartisan bridge-building and problem solving.

â€œVan Jones is a light in the darkness when we need it most. In the tradition of the great bridge builders of our past, Vanâ€™s love for this country and all its people shines through.â€â€”Cory Booker, U.S. senator, New Jersey

â€œVan Jonesâ€™s voice has become an integral part of our national political debate. He is one of the most provocative and interesting political figures in the country.â€â€”Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator, Vermont
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 0399180028_Good
ReleaseDate 2017-10-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399180026

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	0399180028_Good
ReleaseDate	2017-10-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399180026

Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together

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