First published 2016
Bernie Sanders opens with his political awakening and decision to challenge the establishment. The Vermont senator recounts key moments from his presidential campaign that energized millions of Americans. Sanders describes rallies where crowds chanted for change and meetings where he developed policies on healthcare, wages, and climate action. He faces resistance from party leaders and media skeptics who dismiss his chances. The book follows Sanders as he builds a movement that extends beyond electoral politics. Sanders argues that real change requires sustained citizen engagement after elections end. He presents his vision for economic justice, environmental protection, and healthcare reform. The narrative reveals Sanders' belief that ordinary people can transform American politics when they organize together. Sanders concludes that the fight for progressive values must continue regardless of electoral outcomes.
Genres: political-science, politics, biography-memoir, activism, american-history
Vibes: inspiring, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: grassroots-movement, political-outsider, underdog
Setting: Vermont
Period: 21st-Century
450 pages · Hardcover · Thomas Dunne Books