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| Title | : | My Country 'Tis of Thee |
| Author | : | Keith Ellison |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | September 24th 2013 by Gallery Books/Karen Hunter Publishing |
| Categories | : | Autobiography. Memoir. Politics. Religion. Islam. Nonfiction. Biography |
Keith Ellison
Hardcover | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 3.81 | 96 Users | 15 Reviews
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The first Muslim to be elected to Congress speaks out about what divides Americans—and what can bring us together. As a former Catholic who converted to Islam, Keith Ellison, is the first Muslim elected to Congress—from a district with fewer than 1 percent Muslims and 11 percent Blacks. With his unique perspective on uniting a disparate community and speaking to a common goal, Ellison takes a provocative look at America and what needs to change to accommodate different races and beliefs. Filled with anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary, Ellison touches on everything from the Tea Party to Obama, from race to the immigration debate and more. He also draws some very clear distinctions between parties and shows why the deep polarization is unhealthy for America. Deeply patriotic, with My Country ’Tis of Thee, Ellison strives to help define what it means to be an American today.
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Ratings: 3.81 From 96 Users | 15 ReviewsDiscuss About Books My Country 'Tis of Thee
Low drama book by a guy whos been involved in some grand drama. Appreciate that he pulls in the Powell Memo (shudder) and Hubert Humphreys magnificent convention speech in 1948 (To those who say my friends, that we are rushing this issue of civil rights, I say to them we are one hundred seventy-two years late!). This passage about voter suppression got me hard: All I could think about was James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner threatened, beaten shot, and buried in 1964. They lost
Having been given the opportunity to read My Country Tis of Thee in advance, I can legitimately regard it as a necessary read for Americans, and people from elsewhere, alike. My role in promoting this book was made easy, as it is genuinely moving and thought provoking. Ellisons prose is relatable and captures precisely his character- the kind of man he is. Moreover, his insights on race and religion in American political culture and society provides a view of Islam that can help readers both
While almost every American knows the words to My Country, Tis of Thee, most do not know there was an abolitionist version written in 1843. It speaks of the history of slavery and white privilege but ends on a hopeful note for everyone as it looks towards the day when slavery ends. This song and these verses molded Keith Ellisons history and goals. MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE articulate that history and goals very well. Even if he accomplishes nothing more the rest of his life, he has assured his
Moving seamlessly from personal story and experience to political issues and back, Ellison invites us all to the dialogue of what it means to be a democracy, to offer one another dignity, to make a country both free and just, to lead and to take responsibility for what each of us can do and all of us may do together. Recommended for community reads, community organizers, social justice committees, and anyone interested in civil rights and safe and healthy communities.
Keith Ellison's autobiography is an interesting account of his background, family, decisions and actions that led him to become a member of congress as the first Muslim African-American. He gives his thoughts and philosophies on child-raising and other issues. For many readers, this will be satisfying. For me, it seemed somewhat topical and light; I would have liked more depth, more analysis of his thinking.
Political autobiographies are tricky things; even more so when it's a politician still running for office (as opposed to someone retiring or retired). The form presents the author with one of the few chances in life to put down in extended form their ideas unabridged and uninterrupted. However, the author has to please as many people as possible and touch all the important bases representing all their constituencies, mention all the important people, and address all the peculiar pet issues that
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