You're More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Eric Liu (Author)

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Is this the America you want? If not, here's how to claim the power to change your country.

We are in an age of epic political turbulence in America. Old hierarchies and institutions are collapsing. From the election of Donald Trump to the upending of the major political parties to the spread of grassroots movements like Black Lives Matter and $15 Now, people across the country and across the political spectrum are reclaiming power.

Are you ready for this age of bottom-up citizen power? Do you understand what power truly is, how it flows, who has it, and how you can claim and exercise it?

Eric Liu, who has spent a career practicing and teaching civic power, lays out the answers in this incisive, inspiring, and provocative book. Using examples from the left and the right, past and present, he reveals the core laws of power. He shows that all of us can generate power-and then, step by step, he shows us how. The strategies of reform and revolution he lays out will help every reader make sense of our world today. If you want to be more than a spectator in this new era, you need to read this book.

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File Size: 1706 KB
Print Length: 257 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1541773667
Publisher: PublicAffairs; 1 edition (March 28, 2017)
Publication Date: March 28, 2017
Language: English
ASIN: B01K3WN94S
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G. Jackson

Win the Battles But Lose The Country?

July 7, 2017

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

The author has fulfilled his objectives for this book admirably, but I am taking off one star for what he didn't address and would have been useful to include.
This book is about organizing and maneuvering for social-political change. It starts with a introduction to political theory and an overview of the forms of power. Then it presents 9 strategies for gaining power and prevailing on contested matters, with multiple examples of apparently successful applications of each strategy. The book is well organized and well written. The author forthrightly indicates his liberal leanings, but he cites some applications of the strategies by conservative causes.
My disappointment with the book is this:The author claims that political polarization in the country is the highest since the Civil War, and he worries about that, as do I, but then he advocates confrontational strategies with no discussion about how to use them without inflaming further polarization. Perhaps that is being saved for another book by this thoughtful author. If so, it will be worth reading.

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LouiseSStonington

'fight the feeling of helplessness that gives rise to authoritarianism"

June 30, 2017

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The problem, as the author explains, is that "the Federalist authors ...did not foresee how much a mass society - mass capitalism, mass government, mass elections - would make citizens believe themselves to be small and insignificant: unworthy of responsibility....We haven't truly enabled all the people of this society to participate in self-government to the fullest extent of their potential.....[O]ur job now is to challenge unearned privilege, to break apart monopolies, to deconcentrate power, to make the little citizen bigger, and to fithe the feeling of helplessness that gives rise to authoritarianism."
Eric Liu gives readers credible encouragement and an action plan, with nine different ways to help us create a safer, more efficient and inclusive society. "Change the game: Adjust the arena. Re-rig the rules. Attack the plan. Change the story: Describe the alternative. Organize in narratives. Make your fight a fable. Change the equation: Act exponentially. Act reciprocally. Perform your power.”
An example of changing the equation: “the Family Independence Initiative, which helps lift people out of poverty by giving “ families baseline funds - up to $200 for reporting small steps taken to reduce debt or get education or the like - and requires them to meet as a group at least monthly.” …Trusting the network to support each other…”
An example of changing the story is Bill McKibben's divestment campaign where young people challenge the visible authority of colleges, philanthropies and banks, calling on them to end their investment in fossil fuels.
Liu also describes how we can change the equation, by helping citizens become part of teams, practicing compassion, inclusiveness, resourcefulness and cooperation.
If you are ready to stop staring into the headlights, this is a book that will help you and your community mobilize for a better tomorrow.

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Lawrence Hui

This is a wonderful book that coincides perfectly with the spirit of our ...

June 13, 2017

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

This is a wonderful book that coincides perfectly with the spirit of our time. For those who yearn to be more active and engaged citizens, this is the book for you. Liu starts off by describing how power actually works and sets for three laws of power. He then describes how citizen activists can use those rules to effect change. Of particular interest to me was the idea of changing the narrative about an issue. Activists can change public opinion by reframing how an issue is thought of or discussed. For example, is health care coverage just a service that as a consumer, you have if you can afford it, and don't have if you can't, or is it a right, such as free public education through high school? This book is source of inspiration and a valuable tool.

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P L Mills

but a lot of good info.

May 6, 2018

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A bit slow at times, but a lot of good info.

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Sylvia

Motivating & informative

May 1, 2017

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Great! Read by the author and very informative, especially the last CD. I will listen again.

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MultiPurposeWoman

Five Stars

May 7, 2018

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This book is powerful - useful and motivational.

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Paul Stebbins

A Celebration of Civic Power - Citizenship and Service

May 8, 2017

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Eric's book is a civic gift to all Americans. In an age of deep political polarization and ideological certitude, Eric's book restores one's sense of shared citizenship. He reminds us that we all have the power to control our civic destiny. William Jennings Bryan once said: "Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved." Thank you Eric Liu for helping to restore my faith in the great American Experiment. And for showing us a path to positive civic activism.

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Five Stars

June 10, 2017

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good book

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