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The 6 Books You Should Read To Learn About American Politics

American politics is complicated, there are no two ways about it. You’ll probably never fully understand it, but if you want to make a start, then here are the 6 books you should read to learn about American politics.

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#1 Are We Nuts By Gisela Hausmann

From the author: This is a mystery fable - my squirrel protagonists discover that their government deliberately stalled protecting the squirrel citizens from environmental dangers (global warming).

The fable also touches on other issues:

  • student loan debts,
  • efforts to use technological advancements solely for financial gains,
  • the problems associated with becoming a whistleblower,
  • and more!

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ContributorsGisela Hausmann from GiselaHausmann

#2 Showdown at Gucci Gulch By Alan Murray

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A fascinating look at how things actually happen in Washington.

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ContributorsKen McRae from Law Offices Of Kenneth M McRae LLC

#3 The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

The Righteous Mind is a superb work of research and intellectual honesty. The book will strip away all your preconceived notions of politics and its effect on the hearts and minds of decent people everywhere. Haidt explores and deeply dives into the moral motivation of politics and how people come to form their conclusions. The Righteous Mind is the perfect primer on politics.

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ContributorsCaleb Backe from Maple Holistics

#4 The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton

Ever wonder how this country's founding principles came to be? This collection of essays seeks to answer that question, as they were written for the purpose of establishing founding principles. The Federalist Papers are deeply rooted in political philosophy and seek to establish a government with truly pure intentions.

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ContributorsCaleb Backe from Maple Holistics

#5 Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden

Ever wonder what the deal with American foreign policy is all about. In his book, Bowden seeks to answer that question. The book's backdrop is Mogadishu in the most lopsided battle in American history which changed the face of foreign policy forever. Bowden incredible journalistic integrity really shines in his afterward where he describes the exact political climate before and after the battle.

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ContributorsCaleb Backe from Maple Holistics

#6 The Geraldo Show By Geraldo Rivera

An eye-opening autobiography of Geraldo's extraordinary life and times, the book recounts his award-winning, action-packed, emotionally charged and controversial 48 years in the news business, his far-flung adventures in war, peace plus politics, his triumphant 15-year long shot marriage to wife and partner Erica, and his wild bunch of family and eclectic friends who range from conservative commentatorSean Hannity to stoner comic Cheech Marin to Donald J. Trump, the forty-fifth president of the United States.

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