Review
Smith offers a community based, participatory politics that's neither left nor right wing but the whole bird. . . . His work is truth-seeking, independent, fair-minded, and debunking.--Colman McCarthy
Product Description
Neither right nor left but ahead is the only political course for maverick journalist Sam Smith in this entertaining, myth-busting guide to a new American crossover politics. Witty and profound, opinionated and informative, Smith has important things to say to politically disaffected Americans of all stripes. In chapters such as "How to stay alive - a poker player's guide to the environment, " "How to find things out - despite the media and other obstacles, " and "How to get along with other Americans - living next to 250 million people who aren't quite like you, " Smith conjoins laughter and wisdom, education and provocation, giving us what we need to fix America and have a good time while we're at it.
From the Publisher
This book actually gets you to CARE about politics again!
So why is it so hard to get people's attention for it? People claim to be sick of all the media hype and corruption that passes for politics now, but then an honest, funny, down-to-earth, practical, you-can-actually-do-something approach comes along, and people don't get to know about it because there isn't enough media hype! Put in a vote for Sam Smith's book -- it could just be the best vote you make for America all year.
So why is it so hard to get people's attention for it? People claim to be sick of all the media hype and corruption that passes for politics now, but then an honest, funny, down-to-earth, practical, you-can-actually-do-something approach comes along, and people don't get to know about it because there isn't enough media hype! Put in a vote for Sam Smith's book -- it could just be the best vote you make for America all year.
P.S. People all along the political spectrum, from conservative Christian ministers to Ralph Nader and Mario Cuomo, have loved this book. Find out why!
"Sam Smith has an authentic practical genius for national rescue..His book is a literal last chance for taking back our lost republic." -- Roger Morris, author of Partners in Power
From the Author
Author surprised by own book . . .
I have been surprised, pleased, and moved by how many readers have had a personal -- and essentially non-political -- reaction to my book. They don't discuss (or argue with) the specific ideas in the book as much as they seem grateful that someone has given them an honest first draft of a future worth fighting for, an America worth living in, and a world worth passing on to another generation. From reader letters and personal contact, I'm learning that my hope for this country was not misplaced. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
I have been surprised, pleased, and moved by how many readers have had a personal -- and essentially non-political -- reaction to my book. They don't discuss (or argue with) the specific ideas in the book as much as they seem grateful that someone has given them an honest first draft of a future worth fighting for, an America worth living in, and a world worth passing on to another generation. From reader letters and personal contact, I'm learning that my hope for this country was not misplaced. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
