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A Call to Service: My Vision for a Better America Hardcover – October 27, 2003

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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Viking Adult; First Edition edition (October 27, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0670032603
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670032600
  • Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 starsStump-Speech-Style Description of Proposed Programs
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on March 25, 2004
Format: Hardcover
Far be it for me to evaluate the ideas of a presidential candidate. I do have opinions about how well Senator Kerry communicated the ideas in the book. It seems to me that he did an average job for a politician.
It is important that political candidates write books. Television loves "sound bites" which are too short to express a whole idea that is more complicated than "love your Mom." Advertising is usually full of mud slinging and labels rather than details. Debates are all about accusations.
In case you do not read the book, here is a summary of the ideas presented in the book:
1. International action by the United States should be done in concert with the international community, involving established organizations like the United Nations and the IMF. So we should not have gone to war with Iraq until an international consensus had been built.
2. President Bush has done a good job of leading the military into action, but has not balanced that leadership with diplomacy and international cooperation to make our positions as strong as possible.
3. Nations like France, Russia and Germany need to be more cooperative in dealing with international problems.
4. The United States needs to become a model of the benefits and superiority of proper behavior in a democracy.
5. Domestic economic policy should shift from tax cuts on unearned income for the rich to developing jobs through tax incentives to create new jobs, new technology to expand domestic employment, a higher minimum wage, and better education for all Americans.
6. Schools need to be improved by funding "No Child Left Behind" and structural changes in public schools to make them more effective.
7. The U.S.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Portrait of Ideas and Courage
By Traci Martinez on October 29, 2003
Format: Hardcover
For those of you who don't already know John Kerry, this is a great way to learn what makes him tick and what he finds important. Unlike the sound bites we usually hear in the media, this book actually details Kerry's well-thought out and progressive solutions to many of Americas's problems. The topics range from foreign policy and domestic issues to the environment and veteran affairs. You'll walk away from this book with a much clearer sense of the man and his vision for our country, as well as a profound respect for this dedicated and courageous public servant. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to make an informed decision about a presidential candidate.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSenator John Kerry's A Call to Service
By A. Worden on October 27, 2003
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This book will not only help you to get to know Senator John Kerry, it will make you feel good again about America! It is serious stuff, but it is not technical, tedious reading. There are quotes from heavy weights in the history of our country like Abraham Lincoln, yet in no way did I feel like I was reading a history book. I am buying ten more copies to give as gifts.
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2.0 out of 5 starsa disappointed overseas reader
By merlin's mom on November 3, 2005
Format: Hardcover
Those who like John Kerry or voted for him will love his book. Those who wanted something to sink their teeth into will be disappointed. I was. His writing is verbose and prosaic, and I became impatient with his unrelenting stream of consciousness style. Kerry's views in this book lack intellectual rigor or pith and have a pedestrian, sophomoric appeal of the commonplace. It actually put me to sleep. After having read it, I still don't have any larger insight into Kerry's political philosophy and I have the impression that I was just supposed to get into a sort of feely John Kerry state of being. His title promised a vision but the result was more a glimmer. I bought this book in an overseas bookstore at more than it's cover price and wish I could send it back to him for a return on my money.
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4.0 out of 5 starsKerry inspired me!!
By A Customer on October 28, 2003
Format: Hardcover
A lot is written about what we're supposed to do for our country- but this man actually has done it. When he was my age, he not only had earned 3 Purple Hearts, but he had the guts to stand up to Congress. I can't imagine doing anything like this. And I would like someone like Kerry to be our President.
This book isn't preachy, and it's not overlong. I encourage you to check it out.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGo Johnny Go, Go!
By Adam Bernstein on March 4, 2004
Format: Hardcover
John Kerry's book A Call to Service is a basic overview of his plans to wrest our country from Bush Inc. He's got plans to help our environment, create jobs, a new clean fuel economy, and rejoin the community of Nations. Our country and world will again be safe when President Kerry is sworn in on Jan. 20th, 2005. We've had so many disasters since Jan. 20, 2001 and it's time to get back on track with a man of intelligence, depth, progressive worldview, and get on the road to peace and prosperity.

The whole world is waiting for November to see whether we will have 4 more years of disasters or a new direction. It's a hard road until then and if Bush wants to make national security a campaign issue Kerry has 3 words he knows Bush understands: BRING IT ON!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA clear and present hope....
By Tommy Scott on August 2, 2004
Format: Paperback
It is silly to attempt to change a person's political views by reviewing a book but the earlier reviewer seems to want to throw negative punches. The book shows a man's hope and dreams for his country and of course it is political. It is clearly written and outlines some sound ideas. Those who oppose Kerry will mock it but undecided and Democratic voters will gain more insight about the man and his focus. The book serves its intended purpose well.

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Published on December 20, 2005 by Jeff Wagner's Taint
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Published on October 12, 2005 by Greg Robertson
1.0 out of 5 starsThe difference between Kerry and Bush is obviously clear

Bush won. Haha! Victory is sweetest when one realizes that the left has 3 more years to fume over the outcome of last November. Read more

Published on October 11, 2005 by Mopar guy
1.0 out of 5 starsMore Intellectually Bankrupt Hyperbole

Why is it that Presidential candidates feel like they have to write a book? John Kerry's "vision" that he touts in this book is in actuality nothing more than a tired reproduction... Read more

Published on September 20, 2005 by Virginia Ryan Perkins
5.0 out of 5 starsWe Should Have Run Jabanoski Instead!

I respect you incredibly, Mr. Kerry. I respect your bravery in Vietnam, your bravery in protesting the war once you came home, and your admirable political career. Read more

Published on December 15, 2004 by Julie Collier
5.0 out of 5 starsJohn Kerry is a very respected public servant...

John Kerry is very honest and respected public servant. He thinks his countrymen before himself. He is very very intelligent person and he is FIT to be a President of the United... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 starsFresh air of sound thinking

Kerry admits to the difficulty of defeating an incumbent president in the time of war, yet he demonstrates his strength and will to send Bush back to Crawford, Texas. Read more

Published on October 27, 2004 by Mohamed F. El-Hewie

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