Divide-and-conquer tactics stolen from conservatives do not work, especially in the long term, to further progressive causes. There is no logic or power in trying to use bad strategies to get to a good place. In Unite and Conquer, legislator Krysten Sinema shows how the future of the progressive movement is to be found in unity, alignment and partnership. Sinemas no-nonsense, concrete approach shows readers that we are all really more alike than different, and that we can get work together successfully for change when we let go of specific outcomes and focus on our shared values.
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Kyrsten Sinema is the House Democratic Caucus Assistant Leader in the Arizona state legislature. Her work there has earned numerous awards, including the 2008 Arizona Technology Council Legislator Award, 2007 Planned Parenthood Advocates Choice Award, and 2008 21st Century Democrats Award. She is also an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University and teaches for the Center for Progressive Leadership.
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“ She has seen and lived the frustration that gridlocking politicians have caused and is saying we can do better and here's how we can do better. ”
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By C. Hall
Format:Paperback
If someone is starting out in politics and wants to learn, from Kyrsten's experience, both how to fail at gaining legislative victories -- and MORE IMPORTANTLY how to succeed -- then this is a must-read primer. Funny at times, this is a well-written manifesto by an up-and-coming politician who's learning how to succeed in building coalitions. In fact, any reader will benefit from taking on board her ideas.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Bruno Sarda
Format:Paperback
Excellent book, highly recommend. Although I've bought countless books on Amazon over the past 10 years, this is the first time I feel compelled to write a review.
I love the message of this book: In order to be effective in driving positive change, you must build support from across constituencies. In order to do this, you must let go of pre-conceived notions of what successful outcomes are, and instead focus on shared values, common interests, and together agree on what success might look like.
The author, Kyrsten Sinema, embodies a fresh voice in progressive politics. She's young, she's energetic, she's passionate, and she's willing to partner with anyone to achieve common goals based on her belief that we are more alike than different, and that most people involved in the political process have good intentions. Our world needs a lot of more people like that involved in the policy setting process.
I love the message of this book: In order to be effective in driving positive change, you must build support from across constituencies. In order to do this, you must let go of pre-conceived notions of what successful outcomes are, and instead focus on shared values, common interests, and together agree on what success might look like.
The author, Kyrsten Sinema, embodies a fresh voice in progressive politics. She's young, she's energetic, she's passionate, and she's willing to partner with anyone to achieve common goals based on her belief that we are more alike than different, and that most people involved in the political process have good intentions. Our world needs a lot of more people like that involved in the policy setting process.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By W. Gibson
Format:Paperback
If you have been frustrated when trying to find that thin line between standing up for what you know is right and getting things done - especially when lots of other people are involved - you'll find this little book useful.
As honest and funny as the author is, (and you will hear her voice as clear as a bell) her message is serious and direct. Change must become real. Or, it doesn't become change. And, if it is real change, your're starting out as the minority.
How do you make real change a reality when you're outnumbered? Make it focused, short-term, specific, value-based. Then find the values you have in common with people who see themselves as different than you. Go where they are, meet them there.
Find common cause: create coalition. If it can work in the Arizona legislature, it can work anywhere.
Read it, and pass it on. Use it.
As honest and funny as the author is, (and you will hear her voice as clear as a bell) her message is serious and direct. Change must become real. Or, it doesn't become change. And, if it is real change, your're starting out as the minority.
How do you make real change a reality when you're outnumbered? Make it focused, short-term, specific, value-based. Then find the values you have in common with people who see themselves as different than you. Go where they are, meet them there.
Find common cause: create coalition. If it can work in the Arizona legislature, it can work anywhere.
Read it, and pass it on. Use it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Sophia Tesch
Format:Paperback
Unite and Conquer is written in Kyrsten Sinema's fresh and knowledgeable voice. It is not your every day book on politics, it is better! Like a field guide from someone who has been there before. The information shared in Unite and Conquer is real hands-on advice and information that can be used not only in politics, it can be used in personal and professional relationships as well. Read this book, you will be glad you did.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I've had the pleasure of hearing Kyrsten Sinema speak about her book and what led her to her beliefs. She is a compelling and passionate speaker who has the advantage of being brilliant as well as beautiful. I am convinced she will use her skills to build coalitions that will take her to Washington where she will have many opportunities to sit in seats of power. Watch this woman. She is definitely going places.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Erik
Format:Paperback
I did the "look inside this book" and read the table of contents and first few pages. Wow, right away she nailed it and gave me better insight and hope for the growth and evolving out of the partisan mess radical right supporters have brought to the political landscape.
The Native Americans who wrote and structured our current constitution and form of Government warned us not to allow political parties, but at the Constitutional congress that was the one thing left in, and we can look back now historically and see the Native American wisdom was as usual correct and it has hindered our country's greatness; and today leads to those very people who are destroying our constitution at the same time proclaiming they are patriots (the radical right).
I am now a big supporter of Rep. Sinema and pray she remains the inspirational leader for us she demonstrates daily.
The Native Americans who wrote and structured our current constitution and form of Government warned us not to allow political parties, but at the Constitutional congress that was the one thing left in, and we can look back now historically and see the Native American wisdom was as usual correct and it has hindered our country's greatness; and today leads to those very people who are destroying our constitution at the same time proclaiming they are patriots (the radical right).
I am now a big supporter of Rep. Sinema and pray she remains the inspirational leader for us she demonstrates daily.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sometimes aggression is not the best way to get things done. "Unite and Conquer: How to Build Coalitions That Win - And Last" is a different approach to business ideals that suggest putting away the competition in favor of uniting to get things done. Drawing from her own wisdom from the campaign trail and her own political battles, author Kyrsten Sinema provides real-world proven examples for her theories. "Unite and Conquer: How to Build Coalitions That Win - And Last" is well worth the read for leaders of these types of political organizations.
By T. Goldwater
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Kyrsten is an educator, walking the reader through the ups and downs of being an advocate for change. She has a fun writing style and a direct approach. Arizona is lucky to have her on it's team.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book on organizing
If you need to put together an organization or campaign, this book provides great ideas and the basis for strategic thinking.
Published 4 months ago by Mary V. Welter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read for anyone seeking to improve their personal and...
Kyrsten Sinema's Unite and Conquer is the ultimate guidebook for building relationships, friendships, and coalitions across not only party lines, but across any lines of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Flora Farago
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Finding Common Ground
Kyrsten Sinema has been a powerhouse in the Arizona Legislature even as a member of the minority party, winning friends and trust on both sides of the aisle. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Laurie Holden
5.0 out of 5 stars
great read
Loved the book. It was a fast read, I couldn't put it down. I read it all in one weekend.
Published on March 23, 2010 by Christy
