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Sellout: Musings from Uncle Tom's Porch [Paperback]

Ron Miller
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July 14, 2010
Black conservative writer and commentator Ron Miller delivers a candid and compelling personal account on race in America in Sellout: Musings from Uncle Tom's Porch.


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"Ron Miller's Sellout: Musings from Uncle Tom's Porch...shows how Miller looked beyond standard African-American politics and became a black Christian conservative." ~ Marvin Olasky, WORLD Magazine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Author

"I've described this book as a personal, political, philosophical, and ultimately spiritual account of race in America from the perspective of 'a contrarian black man' -- namely, me. With all the racial tension that's been stirred up in recent weeks, its release seems providential. While this book challenges old assumptions and solutions, it offers a path to redemption and reconciliation for all Americans." -- Ron Miller, July 2010

Product Details

  • Paperback: 266 pages
  • Publisher: Xulon Press (July 14, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 160957365X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1609573652
  • Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.9 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,423,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ron Miller of Lynchburg, Virginia is an associate dean and assistant professor of government at Liberty University, conservative commentator and author of SELLOUT: Musings From Uncle Tom's Porch. The nine-year plus veteran of the U.S. Air Force and married father of three has written columns for numerous online sites and print publications, to include Southern Maryland Online, Red County, RegularFolksUnited.com, American Thinker, Tea Party Nation, Tea Party Review and his own website, RonOnTheRight.com.

Ron has been featured on a variety of radio, television and print mediums, to include Fox and Friends, The 700 Club, MSNBC, The Washington Post, The Washington Examiner, and more, and is an accomplished speaker who gives presentations at events around the country.

Ron is an outspoken advocate for free enterprise, low taxes, regulation restricted to protecting the workplace, lives and property, limited constitutional government, traditional two-parent families and the sanctity of human life. He also writes extensively about identity politics and the repercussions of placing race above values, emphasizing the harmful effects of liberal policies on the black community.

Ron served in the federal government from 2001 to 2004 as a senior executive with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. He was recognized by Federal Computer Week in 2002 and 2003 as one of the "Federal 100" leaders in government information technology, cited both years for his technology leadership in the homeland security arena. Since 2004, he has held senior management positions with the American Red Cross and in the private sector and ran his own consulting firm.

He has held leadership positions in several conservative organizations, to include president of Regular Folks United, president of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of Maryland, and communications director for the Calvert County Republican Party.

Prior to joining the federal government, Ron was a senior requirements analyst, project manager, and division manager in the private sector from 1992 to 2001, and served in the U.S. Air Force as an air intelligence officer from 1983 to 1992, attaining the rank of Captain. His military honors include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mr. Miller holds a B.A. in Political Science from Texas Tech University and a M.S. in International Relations from Troy State University. He was a Republican candidate for the Maryland Senate in 2006. Mr. Miller has been married for 28 years to the former Annik (ah-NEEK) Aeschbach of Hegenheim, France and they are the proud parents of two daughters and a son.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
I read this book non-stop in one weekend. Poor Richard Web Press LLC  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Thank you Ron for sharing your story, your knowledge and experiences, and your love! suzie q  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Quite insightful and thought provoking! Cheryl Emery  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Coming Of Age As A Black Conservative August 2, 2010
Format:Paperback
I have been a black conservative for a long time. For much of that time I have felt ostracized and alone, especially within the black community. There have been plenty of books which provide a theoretical perspective on why conservatism is the better position for the black community, but none have presented such a personal coming of age account of the black conservative as Ron Miller's book, Sellout: Musings from Uncle Tom's Porch. Many black conservatives, especially Christians, will see a reflection of themselves in this book. Raised in a Christian household with liberal allegiances, Ron Miller examined his core beliefs and how liberalism is diametrically opposed to those beliefs. His commitment to his faith would not allow him to support positions which would run counter to his faith. That is the same experience of many black conservatives.

On a social level he very effectively illustrates the devastation liberalism has had on the black community. From abortion which has taken more black lives in "less than three days" than "the number of blacks lynched in America between 1882 and 1968," to education where "The symbiosis between the Democrats, local school boards, and the teacher's unions has spawned an education bureaucracy that robs these young men of their future."

Ron Miller details how we are often told we must support a black candidate simply because he is black. However, in his own bid for political office, that same support was not forthcoming simply because he was conservative. The liberal black community will employ all means at their disposal, from ostracism to giving "unction to sympathetic whites to use racial epithets against black" conservatives in order to steer them back on the plantation.

Although dissimilar in tone and direction from such classics as Manchild In The Promised Land and Makes Me Wanna Holler; this book provides the same type of illustration of a segment of the black community as did these two earlier books. This book is a must read for all those seeking to understand who black conservative is.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Truths Based on Fact, Not Emotion September 1, 2010
Format:Paperback
I read this book non-stop in one weekend. It was just too good to put down. The exposure of the hypocrisy in the way both black and white "progressives" think is powerful. The first three chapters grab the reader because they are revealing, open, and entertaining, then lead you to down a path of enlightened logic to counter the populist emotion-based "truth". Ron Miller presents this story with fact rather than belief. Even conservatives can go overboard on rhetoric, but Ron stays on a path of clear, insightful reasoning. Ron's story is a great one because its authenticity based on experience erodes the dismissive rhetoric of the left while his use of actual quotes and statistics debunks the liberal myth. This book is a revelation regardless of your race or political leanings. Conservatives will find it refreshing and liberals will gain a better understanding of racism turned upside-down." ~ James Ward, Author of Wealth Virtues
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Real insight from a real man. August 10, 2010
By Michael
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am currently in the middle of Ron's book, having received my copy last week. This is a great read and a very personal account from a man who happens to be black, loves his country, his family and his community and has a servant's heart. All I can say is I am enjoying this book and I really think you will also. But more importantly, you will learn the heart of a true conservative, who sees life as it really is. Great read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting Personal Account of Conservatism from an American Hero
I had the privilege of reading Ron's book Sellout: Musings from Uncle Tom's Cabin towards the end of last year and was amazed with the book's clarity. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Benin Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
Ron Miller's book Sellout, Musings from Uncle Tom's Porch,is beneficial for all to read. He spoke from his heart. Educational book!
Published 7 months ago by Renee Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, moving
This book is a fantastic window into the mind of a Black conservative, what led him to that mindset and how his political beliefs have put him on the receiving end of some pretty... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kira Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book in three days! Engaging and informative.
I read this book in three days, and it is a must read for anyone interested in the "real" history of the phrases, "Uncle Tom" and "Sellout. Read more
Published 14 months ago by PCW
5.0 out of 5 stars What an outstanding book!!!!
Purchased and read this book in a matter of hours. I homeschool my grandson and will add this book to his reading list. Read more
Published 14 months ago by justice tighe
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-Opener
This book melds the most thorny topics of today's world with the timeless truths of God's word, and proposes solutions that can work. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Todd P. Harrison
3.0 out of 5 stars Well-written and thought-provoking
I enjoyed this book even though I am white and liberal! Miller's writing style is clear and thoughtful. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Alice Fielding
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent common sense and enlightening book
I found Ron Millers book 'Sellout' to be a most delightful and thoughtful read. It journeys into his experiences throughout his life and processes into rational, reasonable and... Read more
Published on February 25, 2011 by Sovereign Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
This is a most impressive book. If it were in the hands of the majority of people, the country would be more on track. Not at all a one sided look at things. Read more
Published on January 29, 2011 by Busy Maga
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read...understanding race and politics
Impressive personal story. Great discussion of the role of race in American politics. Quick read, but very thoughtful analysis.
Published on October 30, 2010 by Nuclear Dad
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