We Know What to Do [Hardcover]

Lamar Alexander (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 1995

The former Republican governor of Tennessee who recently announced his candidacy for the 1996 presidential nomination recounts his sixty-day journey during which he spoke with families in thirty-eight states about the issues confronting America today. 50,000 first printing.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Presidential candidates frequently write "campaign books" that are either brief autobiographies or explications of the policies they intend to pursue if elected to the White House. This volume by former Tennessee governor and current Republican presidential candidate Alexander clearly is a campaign book, but it takes neither of the two traditional forms. Instead, Alexander describes a cross-country drive that he made in the summer of 1994 and the people he visited with on that trip. The problems and accomplishments of these people serve as the backdrop for a few public policy proposals. The format of the book makes it more readable than the majority of campaign books. But whether it provides the general reader with sufficient information to evaluate Alexander, or to distinguish him from others in the crowded field of 1996 Republican hopefuls, is problematical. An optional purchase for public libraries.
-?Thomas H. Ferrell, Univ. of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 202 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; 1st edition (October 11, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688142885
• ISBN-13: 978-0688142889
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,171,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This man should be president., July 20, 1998

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Karl Frisch ([e-mail]) (Manchester, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Know What to Do (Hardcover)

This was an excellent book offering great insight into the way American's from throughout the country view that problems that face all of us. Although he lost in 1996, if he keeps to this message I wouldn't be surprised if he wins in 2000.

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Voice of the 1990s GOP !!!!, April 27, 2010

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Dr. Cardinal "Cardinal Bound!!!!" (Free of the Mountains!!!!!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We Know What to Do (Hardcover)

Alexander was another individual involved in the 1990s GOP who was not listened to by many within the party. Rather most were drinking heavily from the fountain of Newt. We all know how that ended. At any rate, Alexander offered a policy view that emphasized more investment in the US and its citizens. This was not where others wanted the party to go, Newt and the boys wanted to cut out all social spending. Lamar disagreed and offered a platform based on responsible spending. So just do not forget that these GOP members did exist at one time, but know they just seem to have disappeared for the time being. Anyway, this is a good policy book, but a little corny at times. That is why is one gets four stars.