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Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of America

Garrison Keillor

In this thoughtful, deeply personal work, one of the nation's best-loved voices takes the plunge into politics and comes up with a book that has had all of America talking. Here, with great heart, supple wit, and a dash of anger, Garrison Keillor describes the simple democratic values-the Golden Rule, the obligation to defend the weak against the powerful, and others- that define his hard-working Midwestern neighbors and that today's Republicans seem determined to subvert. A reminiscence, a political tract, and a humorous meditation, Homegrown Democrat is an entertaining, refreshing addition to today's rancorous political debate.

* A New York Times bestseller
* Updated and revised with a new introduction for the 2006 midterm elections
* A Featured Alternate Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club

Book Details

  • Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
  • Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2006
  • Pages: 288
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised and Upd - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.10in - 5.10in - 0.80in - 0.45lb
  • EAN: 9780143037682
  • Recommended age: 18-UP
  • Categories: Political Ideologies - Conservatism & LiberalismPolitical Ideologies - DemocracyPolitical Process - Campaigns & Elections

About the Author

Garrison Keillor, author of nearly a dozen books, is founder and host of the acclaimed radio show A Prairie Home Companion and the daily program The Writer's Almanac. He is also a regular contributor to Time magazine.

Praise for this book

[A book] of grace, empathy, and insight. (The American Prospect)