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The New American Story Audiobook
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Bill Bradley believes that America is at a crossroads, a "teachable moment" in which we are compelled to reevaluate our political system and leadership. With clarity and urgency, Bradley outlines the story we are being told now about who we are and what is possible for our nation. He then offers a new story, including what changes need to be made, and suggests that the party that chooses to embrace this new story will be in power for a generation.
Writing from his own experience in politics and drawing on his knowledge of history, Bradley shows how the Republican Party has built a solid pyramid structure since the 1970s, at the base of which are money, ideas, and media, whereas the Democratic Party's structure is an inverted pyramid, with too much emphasis put on the need for a charismatic leader to hold the pyramid up. Each party, for different reasons, fails to deal with the real issues that now confront America.
The New American Story is an informed and inspiring call to action, and it is addressed not only to the parties and elected leaders but to citizens as well. Bradley proposes things that every American can do to shape our nation's future. With this transformative and eye-opening book, Bill Bradley elevates the level of public discourse to illuminate the danger and the promise of our current American moment.
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"Another great book that I had the privilege of having Bill Bradley coming to my school and speaking about the American values of today. Great read, got his autograph that i brag a lot about today hahahahaha. "
— Peter (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Bradley puts forward a tough, plainspoken indictment of the Republicans and a vigorous and substantive Democratic reform program that deserves to be read and debated.”
— Publishers Weekly -
A thoughtful look at American politics for citizens of whatever political persuasion.
— Booklist -
“A thoughtful look at American politics for citizens of whatever political persuasion.”
— Booklist
The New American Story Listener Reviews
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" I <3 Bill Bradley! Way to articulate a progressive, productive view of the potential of American society! "
— Heather, 10/4/2013 -
" If only this book had been more widely read prior to the finacial troubles we are currently experiencing. Bradley outlines a number of things that we as a nation should be looking to do to help achieve our New American Story. Progressives and conservatives alike will find something in this book. "
— Kim, 9/4/2013 -
" Maybe I expected more, but I felt it came up short. Didn't follow through with some thoughts, etc. "
— Kirk, 7/1/2013 -
" A hopeful and thinking book. Practical answers to our HUGE problems in the US and reasons why no one is acting. I felt empowered by this book. "
— Mary, 3/10/2013 -
" decent overview of where we stand as a country in reference to the ideals of a democracy in action and a plan towards the future...well worth a read. "
— Larry, 8/10/2012 -
" Another great book that I had the privilege of having Bill Bradley coming to my school and speaking about the American values of today. Great read, got his autograph that i brag a lot about today hahahahaha. "
— Peter, 3/17/2011 -
" Political, sensible, but not enough action recommendations. "
— Scott, 1/2/2011 -
" After the first 100 pages, this book is in the long list of "Bush-bashing" books by Democratic Party hopefuls. I'll give it another 100 pages to see if anything reasonable and creative is offered. Bradley is an intelligent man but I'm disappointed so far. "
— Jim, 2/22/2010 -
" Inciteful analysis on why our political system is impeding our government from accomplishing anything needed and ideas for changing that. "
— Vince, 2/13/2010 -
" I <3 Bill Bradley! Way to articulate a progressive, productive view of the potential of American society! "
— Heather, 12/23/2008 -
" Political, sensible, but not enough action recommendations. "
— Scott, 10/17/2008 -
" A hopeful and thinking book. Practical answers to our HUGE problems in the US and reasons why no one is acting. I felt empowered by this book. "
— Mary, 10/11/2008 -
" After the first 100 pages, this book is in the long list of "Bush-bashing" books by Democratic Party hopefuls. I'll give it another 100 pages to see if anything reasonable and creative is offered. Bradley is an intelligent man but I'm disappointed so far. "
— Jim, 6/16/2008 -
" If only this book had been more widely read prior to the finacial troubles we are currently experiencing. Bradley outlines a number of things that we as a nation should be looking to do to help achieve our New American Story. Progressives and conservatives alike will find something in this book. "
— Kim, 3/21/2008 -
" The best political book I've read in awhile. Very honest and non-partisan. "
— Heidi, 6/28/2007
About Michael Prichard
Michael Prichard is a Los Angeles-based actor who has played several thousand characters during his career, over one hundred of them in theater and film. He is primarily heard as an audiobook narrator, having recorded well over five hundred full-length books. His numerous awards and accolades include an Audie Award for Tears in the Darkness by Michael Norman and Elizabeth M. Norman and six AudioFile Earphones Awards. He was named a Top Ten Golden Voice by SmartMoney magazine. He holds an MFA in theater from the University of Southern California.