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Thanks to the machinations of the right, there is no dirtier word in American politics today than “liberal.” Yet public opinion polls consistently show that the majority of Americans hold liberal views on everything from health care to foreign policy.
In this feisty, accessible primer, Eric Alterman sets out to restore liberalism to its rightful honored place as the politics of America’s everyday citizens. In a crisply argued and extensively documented counterattack on right-wing spin and misinformation, Alterman briskly disposes of such canards as “Liberals Hate God” and “Liberals Are Soft on Terrorism,” reclaiming liberalism from the false definitions foisted upon it.
Why We’re Liberals is the perfect book for all of those ready to fight back against the conservative mud-slinging machine and claim their voice in the political debate.
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"Extremely informative; it dispels the myth of "liberal" being such a bad thing. The author gets back to the true meaning of "liberal" & how the liberals of today seemed to have forgotten what a liberal is. "
— Jeannine (5 out of 5 stars)
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“It is difficult to imagine anyone better qualified to update Arthur Schlesinger Jr.’s notion of liberalism as the ‘vital center’ of American politics.”
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“A vigorous defense of liberalism…Alterman argues persuasively.”
— Atlantic -
“[Alterman]…proves that not all liberals are wimps.”
— Booklist -
“A longtime cheerleader for progressive causes makes an enthusiastic…case that liberalism is poised to rise again.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Why We're Liberals Listener Reviews
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" Extremely informative; it dispels the myth of "liberal" being such a bad thing. The author gets back to the true meaning of "liberal" & how the liberals of today seemed to have forgotten what a liberal is. "
— Jeannine, 12/10/2013 -
" Okay, so I tried to listen to this on tape. It had some interesting points but grew old rather quickly. I quit after 15 electronic chapters. "
— Annie, 8/1/2013 -
" Helpful to see a political liberal explain his own position. I appreciated his critique of his own ideology and appreciated his call for grounding liberal thought in Scripture. "
— Jon, 2/2/2013 -
" Book was 2008 looking backward. We need 2010 looking forward. The title is misleading. It was more about what the right thinks than what the left should do. "
— Paul, 12/20/2012 -
" I really wanted to read this, but couldn't get thru the first 50 pages. "
— Chris, 1/1/2012 -
" this one was a bit dry for my taste - I like Alterman's writing, but, he seemed to lose interest after leaving his MSNBC blog "
— James, 11/3/2011 -
" This one is prodigiously simple: Alterman can't write, which is a problem since he's, you know, a writer. If one can get past the choppy and whiny prose, then I doubt she will be able to overlook Alterman's doctrinal encomium to the glories of the Democratic Party. "
— Steven, 11/1/2011 -
" I gave up on this one. You either agree with the message or you don't but either way the writing isn't engaging enough to make me want to keep reading "
— Gilg, 4/21/2011 -
" A vigorous defense of liberalism and a rallying cry for any liberal who wants to see a bright future for this nation. "
— John, 4/14/2011 -
" this one was a bit dry for my taste - I like Alterman's writing, but, he seemed to lose interest after leaving his MSNBC blog "
— James, 2/16/2011 -
" Great read. He succinctly explains his views and reasoning logically and with a bit of humor thrown in for good measure. It's really fantastic and I recommend it to anyone. "
— Cari, 1/17/2011 -
" Finished! Sorry Joe, I forgot to send it along with Papa! <br/>It sure is tough being a liberal! "
— Joseph, 8/9/2010 -
" A vigorous defense of liberalism and a rallying cry for any liberal who wants to see a bright future for this nation. "
— John, 1/9/2010 -
" This one is prodigiously simple: Alterman can't write, which is a problem since he's, you know, a writer. If one can get past the choppy and whiny prose, then I doubt she will be able to overlook Alterman's doctrinal encomium to the glories of the Democratic Party. "
— Steven, 5/24/2009 -
" I gave up on this one. You either agree with the message or you don't but either way the writing isn't engaging enough to make me want to keep reading "
— Gilg, 12/12/2008 -
" I really wanted to read this, but couldn't get thru the first 50 pages. "
— Chris, 6/24/2008
About Eric Alterman
Eric Alterman is a distinguished professor of English at the City University of New York Brooklyn College and holds a PhD in history from Stanford University. He is a columnist for The Nation magazine and the author of eleven books.
About Malcolm Hillgartner
Malcolm Hillgartner is an accomplished actor, writer, and musician. Named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2013 and the recipient of several Earphones Awards, he has narrated over 250 audiobooks.