Through the prism of Jesse Lee Peterson's fascinating life experience and his history of grassroots community work on the streets of riot-torn South Central Los Angeles, this provocative book takes a critical look at the current civil rights establishment. With a foreword by best-selling ethicist Dennis Prager.
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"[Peterson] chronicles the transformation of the civil rights challenges facing America, and points the way out of our racial dilemma."--Dinesh D'Souza
"A powerful and insightful critique of the ideology steadily destroying the American social fabric. From schoolteachers to politicians to parents and pastors, everyone should listen to these important lessons."--Muazzam Gill, The National Educator
“From Rage to Responsibility does what the entire field of American sociology fails to do. It makes the point that traditional values are transformative in themselves and, therefore, the best antidotes to social dysfunction. Peterson knows what the sociologists miss: that black Americans are simply human beings who find themselves, like all human beings, through the structure, struggle, and sacrifice of living by demanding values. This is the story of a man’s return to a wisdom he already had. It is an inspiration to read.”—Shelby Steele, author of the #1 national bestsellers The Content of Our Character and A Dream Deferred; Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution
“From Rage to Responsibility is more than the story of one man’s political odyssey. It chronicles the transformation of the civil rights challenges facing America, and points the way out of our racial dilemma.”—Dinesh D’Souza, author of the #1 national bestsellers Illiberal Education and The End of Racism; Senior Fellow, The American Enterprise Institute
“Jesse Lee Peterson knows from his own experience how devastating the absence of fathers has been for black children, and in From Rage to Responsibility he boldly points the way to a loving solution.”—Adam Meyerson, Vice-President, The Heritage Foundation
With From Rage to Responsibility, Jesse Lee Peterson offers his dynamic antidote to the failed message of the likes of Farrakhan, Jackson, and Sharpton. It is quite simply a must read. This is the medicine necessary to bring about true racial healing in America, and to lift up those who’ve been left behind.”—Sean Hannity, Co-host, “Hannity and Colmes,” Fox News Network Host, WABC Radio, New York City
My husband, Chuck, and I have had the good fortune of being friends and working associates of Jesse Lee Peterson for many years. Every American may now share in that good fortune through the pages of From Rage to Responsibility. Jesse often kids us that he had “a minute of college” when, indeed, he has had “a life of learning.” Sharing that life through the pages of this book, you, too, will become a friend and working associate of Jesse Lee Peterson.”—Ezola Foster, author, What’s Right for all Americans! Director, Americans for Family Values
"A powerful and insightful critique of the ideology steadily destroying the American social fabric. From schoolteachers to politicians to parents and pastors, everyone should listen to these important lessons."--Muazzam Gill, The National Educator
“From Rage to Responsibility does what the entire field of American sociology fails to do. It makes the point that traditional values are transformative in themselves and, therefore, the best antidotes to social dysfunction. Peterson knows what the sociologists miss: that black Americans are simply human beings who find themselves, like all human beings, through the structure, struggle, and sacrifice of living by demanding values. This is the story of a man’s return to a wisdom he already had. It is an inspiration to read.”—Shelby Steele, author of the #1 national bestsellers The Content of Our Character and A Dream Deferred; Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution
“From Rage to Responsibility is more than the story of one man’s political odyssey. It chronicles the transformation of the civil rights challenges facing America, and points the way out of our racial dilemma.”—Dinesh D’Souza, author of the #1 national bestsellers Illiberal Education and The End of Racism; Senior Fellow, The American Enterprise Institute
“Jesse Lee Peterson knows from his own experience how devastating the absence of fathers has been for black children, and in From Rage to Responsibility he boldly points the way to a loving solution.”—Adam Meyerson, Vice-President, The Heritage Foundation
With From Rage to Responsibility, Jesse Lee Peterson offers his dynamic antidote to the failed message of the likes of Farrakhan, Jackson, and Sharpton. It is quite simply a must read. This is the medicine necessary to bring about true racial healing in America, and to lift up those who’ve been left behind.”—Sean Hannity, Co-host, “Hannity and Colmes,” Fox News Network Host, WABC Radio, New York City
My husband, Chuck, and I have had the good fortune of being friends and working associates of Jesse Lee Peterson for many years. Every American may now share in that good fortune through the pages of From Rage to Responsibility. Jesse often kids us that he had “a minute of college” when, indeed, he has had “a life of learning.” Sharing that life through the pages of this book, you, too, will become a friend and working associate of Jesse Lee Peterson.”—Ezola Foster, author, What’s Right for all Americans! Director, Americans for Family Values
About the Author
Jesse Lee Peterson is a radio/television talk show host, successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the Founder/President of the national non-profit organization, Brotherhood Organ-ization of A New Destiny (B.O.N.D.), whose purpose is “Rebuilding the Family by Rebuilding the Man.” Mr. Peterson is a board member of the National Grassroots Alliance and is on the advisory board of Project 21. He lives in California. BRAD STETSON is Director of The David Institute, a social research group in southern California University of Southern California
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Some Loving Solutions!,
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I first saw this gentleman on the "O'Reilly Factor" chatting with Bill O'Reilly about the climate in America and the pursuit of the American Dream for all americans. His poise, presence and the manner with which he responded to questions from his host impressed me. His book is equally impressive and candid. He writes from the depths of his own experiences and sweeps us along into the painful long-standing unresolved issues of today: "families without fathers", "the on-going victim consciousness", "the welfare system that perpetuates dependency, malaise, apathy, defeatism, expectation of entitlement- generation after generation, after generation." His focus is on black americans; those who are still struggling, as well as those who have achieved success. "From Rage to Responsibility" is the saga of one man's tranformation from anger to acceptance and responsibility for his own actions, the ripples he "creates in others", and his belief in his own natural innate ability to achieve success. It is about recognizing one's own self-worth rather than succumbing to the negative binding seductive rhetoric of others. Self-value, self- wisdom or self-realization some might call it. Tapping into the natural knowledge and beauty that is within you, and drawing on it to survive. What is refreshing about this book is that it does not promote rebellion nor anarchy not hate, nor angry explosions, but offers loving solutions to complex issues. The power of love as the panacea for political and social issues? Nothing new about the concept, but who applies it? Maybe more "movers and shakers" will-- after reading this penetrating book. In the words of Bill O'Reilly, "I certainly respect you, Reverend Peterson, and the work you are doing." Read the book- wake up, and listen to another voice, make up your own mind about the quality of your life!
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Opinionated, forceful (maybe too strident) ... yet inspiring,
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This review is from: From Rage to Responsibility: Black Conservative Jesse Lee Peterson and America Today (Hardcover)
The cover describes the author as a "Black Conservative," so you probably already know what's coming. Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson pulls no punches in calling on the African-American community (especially the men) to provide the impetus in reversing the trend toward social dysfunction. "From Rage to Responsibility" is one man's tough prescription for overcoming the "victimhood" that permeates the mindset of minorities in America today.This book is organized very simply in seven chapters. The first is a brief historical account dealing with the path Rev. Peterson took to get where he is today. The middle five chapters expound on the "Problems With ...," in order: Race, Men and Women, Abortion, Immigration, and Education. The final chapter tells us what to do to defeat these problems. Each chapter is chock full of statistics (most of which I found rather eye-opening) and anecdotes supporting the author's contention that society (especially black America) is heading in the wrong direction faster than what the media are reporting. He backs up his numbers and quotes with an exhaustive list of reference notes. The overall message: morality has been cast aside, life is being dehumanized, God is forgotten, and no one seems to take responsibility for anything. The tone and viewpoint are decidedly very conservative (Peterson admits as much), and if you lean too far to the [political] left, you might be taken aback if you're sensitive to proselytizing. Still, the topics are worth the consideration, and I have no problem with someone expressing himself this way. The only shortcoming of this book is the last chapter, which should have had more to say toward altering perspectives, changing attitudes, and re-thinking the way we relate to different generations and ethnicities. Instead of generalities ("focus on the family," "recover the knowledge we once had"), I think a point/counterpoint type of discussion might have been more informative. Still, this book is a good effort from a man who's pretty good at expressing a strong, sincere point of view.
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A Breath of Fresh Air,
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What an exceptional book! Jesse Lee Peterson stresses personal responsibility not just for the black individual but for everyone in the human race. This book may be viewed by many as an attack on blacks but I didn't feel that way. As a black man Mr. Peterson sees the problems his race is experiencing from the inside out. He examines many controversial issues including, but not limited to, racism (both black and white) the welfare problem, the immigration problem, the education problem and the problems that are created by the fact that over 70% of black children are born out of wedlock. In his no-holds barred observations he holds up the idea that black leaders are exploiting the family problems of black people for review. he quotes many interesting facts about black families and middle class workers that you normally do not hear on the liberal news or from black leaders themselves. Overall a very interesting read for anyone who would like to analyze the perceptions of blacks and whites about each other in this country. To review some of the reasons behind it and to ponder some potential solutions.
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