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Al on America Paperback – January 1, 2003

by Al Sharpton (Author), Karen Hunter (Author)
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The controversial founder and president of the National Action Network, who has dedicated his life to battling injustice and discrimination, from the Million Man March to protesting Navy bombing exercises in Puerto Rico, offers a groundbreaking, thought-provoking, and rousing vision of the "New" America--a place where everyone is equal. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Pub Corp; Reprint, Subsequent edition (January 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 283 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0758203519
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0758203519
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
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    This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is one of the most sought-after collaborators in publishing. In 2007, she launched Karen Hunter Publishing (KHP)—an imprint of Pocket Books at Simon & Schuster, and has published titles including: Why Black Men Love White Women, Recipes for The Good Life by Patti Labelle, E. Lynn Harris’s, Mama Dearest. and Don't Bring Home A White Boy by Karyn Langhorne Folan. KHP also has signed pop sensation Janet Jackson to write her first book.

    Karen Hunter made her name penning autobiographies for celebrities, churning out numerous best-selling books including: I Make My Own Rules (1997) with LL Cool J, Ladies First (1999) with Queen Latifah, and Wendy’s Got the Heat (2003) with nationally syndicated talk show host Wendy Williams. Her book, On the Down Low (2004) with AIDS activist JL King, put a face to and highlighted a phenomenon that has plagued society for too long.

    In addition to writing and publishing, Karen was a radio talk-show host on a New York City morning show for three years. She is currently a Distinguished Lecturer at Hunter College, where she has served as an assistant professor in the Film & Media Department since 2002. She is also an MSNBC contributor, speaking on everything from politics to pop culture.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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  • Jewel700
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
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  • Jerry Guild
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Say it loud;I'm black and I'm proud."
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2005
    If there were no injustice and if there were no racism;there'd be no need for Al Sharpton.I have been seeing appearances of Al Sharpton for years but only in bits and pieces as doled out by the Party and Media.All presented with the air that he was just a lightweight and someone the Democrats had to humor for the Black/Latino vote;and not someone they had to take seriously. In this book we see a giant of a man who understands what a great loss it is to America to have somewhere in the order of 30% of the citizens excluded from what the rest of the people take for granted.Many people might think that Crime is America's greatest problem,but that is a minor problem compared to racism,prejudice,lack of opportunity,morality,marginalization and so forth that essentially excludes so many from what America is all about.

    When you stop and think about it,95% of the Black vote has gone to the Democrats and a person like Sharpton is still not taken seriously.What must he think when hears the other leaders of his party,give lip service to his concerns,criticize the Republicans for not caring about anyone but themselves;and then see Powell and Rice in the Bush cabinet.

    It's not hard to agree with the things Sharpton says,the real issue is how to correct them and what does it take for either of the two parties to have the will to make the changes.There are enough people who are being left out that need the changes Al talks about, that the only way they can get results is to vote for the party who will deliver for them.

    Although Sharpton is painted as a Leftist;I think he really doesn't believe that big government,socialism,handouts,entitlements are the long term solution to injustice.In fact he suggests several times,empowering people to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps,is the answer.

    It is hard to imagine any of those seeking leadership in the Democratic party providing the solutions Sharpton is looking for.

    It is going to take a massive shift in the way government is elected and run.

    Maybe something along a senerio like this.Al finally concludes that the Democrats have already been given the Black/Latino vote too many times without results.Let Sharpton approach the Republican party with that large vote support and broker a deal.How about this Rice for President ,use capitalism instead of socialist programs to effect change.Create a Secretary of Empowerment,whose mission would be to empower those who have been excluded to take responsibility for themselves.

    Over the door of the office of Secretary of Empowerment would be enscribed:

    "We may not have put ourselves on the floor,but we damn sure better learn how to get up.And until we do,the question remains,

    'Are we worthy of the legagy we inherited'".

    To complete the picture the person sitting behind the desk in that office;who else but Reverend Al Sharpton.You don't think things would start to change!!
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  • S. RAY-MATHIEU
    5.0 out of 5 stars Presidential
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2002
    I am a huge fan of Rev. Sharpton. A lot of people don't understand him mostly because they haven't taken the time to listen. Well, Sharpton sets the records straight in this book -- buy it. I thank him for keeping in the spirit of Frederick Douglas -- agitate, agitate, agitate!! Rev., you have my vote!
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  • Negan volhala
    1.0 out of 5 stars welcome big brother
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
    People need to realize that this guy wants to federalize the police!!! If you don't know what that means.... Buy 1984 instead of this garbage.
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  • Chris Salzer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Hypocritical, yet entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2003
    I just happened to wander upon this book at my library. I read a few pages, and due in large part to curiosity, had to check it out. First off, I would never vote for Al Sharpton due to his far left politics. That being said, I respect him nonetheless for the passion and enthusiasm he brings to the table. Let's face it, he's the only Dem candidate with even an ounce of genuineness and passion. He's the only reason to watch the debates.
    I admire the Reverend for doing things he discusses in the book such as sticking his neck on the line and getting thrown in jail while in Vieques to protest the naval bombings, which has led to cancer and other health problems among its inhabitants. However, I must call in to question the legitimacy of Mr. Sharpton being "a man of God" when he states things such as the following in his book: "My religion does not support homosexuality, but I do." & "I will not stand in the way of a woman's right to choose." & "Sexual orientation in no way matters when it comes to parenting-all children need is love."
    Read the book and be your own judge. As for me, I take Mr. Sharpton for what he is - a man who has admirable passion and enthusiasm for his beliefs, no matter how misguided they may be.
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  • Jim LaRegina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Words of vision, courage and faith
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2003
    In the book AL ON AMERICA by Reverend Al Sharpton, the civil rights activist and 2004 presidential hopeful states his positions on some of the problems affecting American citizens. As the presidential campaigns heat up between now (I write this April 14, 2003) and Election Day, 2004, compare what Reverend Sharpton says in this book to the platforms of other candidates. Tell me if Sharpton doesn't understand what Americans need.

    In AL ON AMERICA's latter chapters, Reverend Sharpton tells his side of the story regarding some of the more controversial incidents of his career. I find myself comparing Sharpton to the late Martin Luther King, Jr. The media reported half-truths and lies about Dr. King while he was alive but his accomplishments outlived those falsehoods; today we remember King for what he represented. Reverend Sharpton has suffered similar media mistreatment; in time, we will appreciate Sharpton for his triumphs.

    Unfortunately, AL ON AMERICA, despite the help of writer Karen Hunter, at times is not well written. Sometimes it struck me as a "draft" in need for further rewrites. Had Reverend Sharpton and Ms. Hunter taken more time rewriting, the book would flow better. I even caught one factual error, not that it matters much - Sharpton refers to musician James Brown getting his start in "the late nineteen-sixties" when in fact the singer had been making records since the nineteen-fifties.

    Mistakes and stilted style aside, tell me if these words from AL ON AMERICA do not move you:

    "On our currency and in the courthouses are the words 'In God We Trust.' It's easy to trust God . . . If you get sick, you can call on Him. If you're down, He'll lift you up. It's hard not to trust God. The question is, can God trust you? Can He depend on you the way you depend on Him? . . . During the days following the terror attacks on this nation, the number-one song was 'God Bless America.' The question is, when is America going to bless God? When are we going to take care of the children, take care of the elderly, feed the hungry? God has already blessed America from sea to shining sea. When do we bless God?"

    In 2004, if someone were to survey Americans on the major issues, I would bet they agree more with Reverend Al Sharpton than anyone else running for president. Read AL ON AMERICA. Then vote for Al Sharpton.
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