We the Purple: Faith, Politics, and the Independent Voter (Hardcover)

by Marcia Ford (Author)
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From Publishers Weekly
In the same what-you-see-is-what-you-get voice that fans of Diary of a Misfit got to know and love, Ford gives a personal overview of the misunderstood, ill-defined estimated 42 percent of American voters known as Independents. In her informal, conversational way, she not only offers a peek at the trajectory she followed to independent political thinking, but provides a map through the maze of organizations, blogs, movements and philosophies of her fellow Purples. The insights of an eclectic representation of such folk, ranging in age from 23 to 87, illustrate the diversity of voters unwilling to toe a party line. A woman of faith, Ford dislikes any pigeonholing of her politics based solely on her religious beliefs. If anything disappoints about this highly accessible must-read for anyone feeling lost in the current political process, it's the lack of a formal conclusion, which feels a bit like Ford went to refill her cup and forgot to come back to the table. Still, elected officials should make this required reading, as should political independents.
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Finally, encouragement to think for ourselves! This well-written and well-researched book is not only a breath of fresh air; it portends the winds of change to individualized politics.-—Dr. Joel C. Hunter, senior pastor of Northland—A Church Distributed and author of Right Wing, Wrong Bird: Why the Tactics of the Religious Right Won’t Fly with Most Conservative Christians

What a refreshing book! Marcia Ford has almost convinced me to give up my partisan political positions and join her. This book will make you think.-—Steve Brown, author, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, and president of the media ministry Key Life Network, Inc.

Marcia Ford lays bare the stubborn myth that in a nation divided by party allegiance, independent voters are aimless, apathetic, and irrelevant when it comes to the great issues of the day.-—Jeffery L. Sheler, contributing editor, U.S. News & World Report, and author of Believers: A Journey into Evangelical America.

Marcia Ford employs sass, spirituality, and statistics to expose the failings of our current two-party system that blocks independent voters from having a viable voice in the political arena.-—Becky Garrison, author of Red and Blue God, Black and Blue Church

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (March 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414317174
• ISBN-13: 978-1414317175
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #463,895 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly non-partisan look at politics., March 27, 2008

By	Adam J. Aiello - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With all the political jabber that has been repeated over and over for the past year, this book is a truly refreshing look at politics today. I, for one, am fed up with constantly hearing about "looking past political lines," yet only seeing slams against opposite parties or candidates. Although Ford's book does have faith-based messages, she tells the view of the independent voter in a way that can be related to any sensible voter, independent or not. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to get back to the true American values of democracy and freedom.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Independent Thinking, March 9, 2008

By	John B. (The New Jersey Shore) - See all my reviews

Marcia Ford's book titled "We the Purple" is a refreshing account for the independent, faith-based voter. I found myself relating to many of the instances that Ford describes. With a real sense of emotion she details that just because she has faith, does not mean she is an automatic Republican. With this in mind she reaches to readers who believe in God, but find themselves all over the political spectrum.

With an intense upcoming election in 2008, I would recommend this title to readers with an independent mindset.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!, April 27, 2008

By	Maria "Maria" (wyoming) - See all my reviews

I can't tell you how great this book is for someone who feels the government is not as much for the people as it for the rich and powerful. Let us take action!