Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto [Hardcover]

Dick Armey (Author), Matt Kibbe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 17, 2010

This groundbreaking manifesto is essential reading for tea party activists—or any American seeking to understand what the Tea Party is fighting for and what's next for the movement

Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey and Matt Kibbe have been on the front lines of one of the fastest-growing and most influential political phenomena in recent memory: the Tea Party movement. As the leaders of the advocacy organization FreedomWorks, they have helped guide and give voice to hundreds of thousands of activists from across the country and have a strong vision for the future of this powerful grassroots uprising.

United by a strong belief in limited government and individual liberty, Tea Party members are changing the American political landscape. Unlike mainstream media accounts that observe the Tea Party movement from the outside looking in, Give Us Liberty chronicles the roots and rise of a new breed of taxpayer activism in the voices of those who were there. Discover the personalities that drove the first meetings, the unknown candidates whose principled stand earned them unlikely victories, the march that gathered more than a million activists, and the bedrock beliefs that brought them together.

In this national call to action, Armey and Kibbe provide an intimate history of the movement, explain how citizens can join the cause, and chart the future of the Tea Party—and America. Give Us Liberty also contains a battle-tested, step-by-step guide to organizing and effecting change in any community.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“My friends Dick Armey and Matt Kibbe uniquely understand what this movement is really all about, where it’s going, and why it’s happening now. Give Us Liberty is a detailed recounting of both the philosophical evolution and historical development of the Tea Party. . . . If you find inspiration in these pages, know this: You must get involved. The incredible burden of responsibility put upon future generations by our Founding Fathers ultimately rests on your shoulders.” (Glenn Beck )

About the Author

Dick Armey served in the House of Representatives for eighteen years, becoming Majority Leader in 1994. That year he was the main author of the Contract with America, which helped Republicans take control of the House for the first time in forty years. Today, he serves as chairman of FreedomWorks and leads the same political revolution at the grassroots level.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; 1st edition (August 17, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062015877
• ISBN-13: 978-0062015877
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #387,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars must-read!!!, August 17, 2010

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JFB - See all my reviews

This review is from: Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto (Hardcover)

This book was fantastic, I am so glad I bought it. I feel like so many of the people who try to underestimate or talk down about the tea party movement have never even BEEN to a tea party rally!!

FINALLY, a book written BY the people, FOR the people of the tea party movement.

Admittedly, I was nervous this book would be boring, but it was a really fun read....I finished it in one day! I loved the way Armey and Kibbe tell the stories of a select few individuals who planted the seed for the movement in the very beginning stages. I only wish more people would tell their stories.


It's amazing what can be accomplished when the silent majority finally gets up from their couches and makes their voices heard!!

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, August 17, 2010

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Thomas Keeley "The Wisconsinite" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto (Hardcover)

Dick Armey and Matt Kibbe have hit the nail right on the head with this book. This is a must read for anyone involved or interested in the tea party movement, its roots, and more importantly, its future.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, August 20, 2010

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Mike - See all my reviews

This review is from: Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto (Hardcover)

Whether you are an avid Tea Party activist or just curious about the political process, you'll find something interesting in this book. As it chronicles the Tea Party movement, the book also provides practical tools for average Americans to use to influence government. I recommend this book as both a good read and a great gift.