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“The Seventeen Traditions brings us back to what’s important in life—and what makes America truly great.”
—Jim Hightower, Illinois Times

The activist, humanitarian, and former presidential candidate named one of the 100 most influential figures in American history by The Atlantic—one of only three living Americans so honored—Ralph Nader, looks back at his small-town Connecticut childhood and the traditions and values that shaped his progressive worldview. At once eye-opening, thought-provoking, and surprisingly fresh and moving, Nader’s The Seventeen Traditions is a celebration of uniquely American ethics certain to appeal to fans of Mitch Albom, Tim Russert, and Anna Quindlen—an unexpected and most welcome gift from this fearlessly committed reformer and outspoken critic of corruption in government and society. In a time of widespread national dissatisfaction and disillusionment that has given rise to new dissent characterized by the Occupy Wall Street movement, the liberal icon shows us how every American can learn from The Seventeen Traditions and, by embracing them, help bring about meaningful and necessary change.

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My boyhood in a small town in Connecticut was shaped by my family, my friends, our neighbors, my chores and hobbies, the town's culture and environment, its schools, libraries, factories, and businesses, their workers, and by storms that came from nowhere to disrupt everything. . . . Yet childhood in any family is a mysterious experience. . . . What shapes the mind, the personality, the character?

So begins this unexpected and extraordinary book by Ralph Nader. Known for his lifetime of selfless activism, Nader now looks back to the earliest days of his own life, to his serene and enriching childhood in bucolic Winsted, Connecticut. From listening to learning, from patriotism to argument, from work to simple enjoyment, Nader revisits seventeen key traditions he absorbed from his parents, his siblings, and the people in his community, and draws from them inspiring lessons for today's society. Warmly human, rich with sensory memories and lasting wisdom, it offers a kind of modern-day parable of how we grow from children into responsible adults—a reminder of a time when nature and community were central to the way we all learned and lived.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0061238279
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; First Edition (January 30, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780061238277
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061238277
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 5.1 x 7.3 inches

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Named by The Atlantic as one of the hundred most influential figures in American history, and by Time and Life magazines as one of the most influential Americans of the twentieth century, Ralph Nader has helped us drive safer cars, eat healthier food, breathe better air, drink cleaner water, and work in safer environments for more than four decades.

The crusading attorney first made headlines in 1965 with his book Unsafe at Any Speed, a scathing indictment that lambasted the auto industry for producing unsafe vehicles. The book led to congressional hearings and automobile safety laws passed in 1966, including the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. He was instrumental in the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many lives have been saved by Nader's involvement in the recall of millions of unsafe consumer products, including defective motor vehicles, and in the protection of laborers and the environment. By starting dozens of citizen groups, Ralph Nader has created an atmosphere of corporate and governmental accountability.

Ralph Nader's most recent books include, Wrecking America (with Mark Green) the Nader Family Cookbook, How the Rats Vetoed Congress, and Breaking Through Power.

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Customers find the book insightful and uplifting, offering valuable life lessons without preaching. They describe it as an easy and enjoyable read with a well-written style. Readers appreciate the author's personal stories and how they bring back memories. The book chronicles the author's childhood and brings back fond memories. Customers praise the author's dedication to others and his family.

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Customers find the book provides valuable life lessons without preaching. They appreciate the author's sincere and uplifting approach to family traditions and ideas. The book is described as informative and a must-read for immigrant families, especially those of Middle Eastern descent.

"...These are real, common-sense lessons that hold their value; and are not shaken by today and tomorrows pop culture, yet the author does graciously,..." Read more

"...He has had the courage to speak out against social injustice even when it is unpopular (defintely a core value of his family), whether it be lack..." Read more

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"...Throughout the rest of the book, Ralph Nader talks about various interesting ideas and ideals, traditions such as listening, the family table, health..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoy. They describe it as a quick, light read that offers simple enjoyments like discipline and reciprocity.

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"...Unfortunately this brilliant and good, decent man, now in his 70s, will never be president in conservative America." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing style of the memoir. They find it well-written and express their admiration for the author's values. Readers appreciate the well-thought-out descriptions of small-town America and the author's recollections of childhood.

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Customers enjoy the book's recollection of childhood. It brings back memories and chronicles the author's life. The personal stories and real examples are appreciated.

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Customers find the book's human characters remarkable and influential. They describe Mr. Nader as a great human being with great devotion to others and his family.

"...This self-effacing and brilliant man, who hasn't got a pretentious or self-serving bone in his body, has dedicated his whole life to protecting..." Read more

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I love this book! I'd checked it out of the library, but it's so good that I wanted my own copy.
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Nathra and Rose Bouziane Nader did well by their children, and I'm glad that their son, Ralph Nader, wrote this enjoyable book. The seventeen chapters are titled by each of those traditions ranging from solitude to civics. Knowing the wonderful outcome of embracing these traditions is a plus. These are real, common-sense lessons that hold their value; and are not shaken by today and tomorrows pop culture, yet the author does graciously, "...share them not as recipes or prescriptions, but as stimuli for your own thoughts and recollections -- as an occasion to revisit lessons passed on within your own family."

These parents were not just educated; they were very intelligent in going about the business of bringing up their children. It is surely a dedicated process of nurturing and guiding one's offspring to become thinking and caring individuals able to "think outside the box".

An important part of this book is the introduction that gives a colorful framework to the ensuing story. I would be remiss not to mention the deep, abiding appreciation the writer has for everything: his family, friends, teachers and others, and also the beauties and complexities of the natural world. But as idyllic his hometown was, there were serious issues that were addressed and consequences to the ones that weren't.

During his growing years, it was plain to see that his parents were very civic-minded and saw opportunities for improvement in the realm of their small town and beyond. Nathra Nader left his homeland of Lebanon for political reasons and coming to this country, he took very seriously the rights of free speech, which he used frequently in home or workplace, the Highland Arms restaurant and bakery. And whether at the dinner table at home, the restaurant or town meetings, all of his children learned about caring very much about other people. It was not to be taken for granted that those entrusted to political positions always did the job in the best interest of the people, regardless of the patriotic language used. Not known to many, his siblings also share their parents' accomplishments as advocates, too. It was very interesting to read the number of ways that his parents helped improve their community and the long-reaching effects of their influence.

Understanding Ralph Nader's background of seeing firsthand the consequences of pollution, water, air and land, that were in Winsted because of the careless actions and neglect of its early factory owners also helps the reader grasp how he would want to find a remedy to these problems.

Not to be understated is the balance of the expressed love, kindness and wisdom of generations his parents gave him. It reverberates throughout this many-faceted book that I'll always consider one of my favorites!

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I had never heard or read much of anything about Ralph Nader's childhood/background, so it was somewhat of a surprise (and a pleasant one) to see what a progressive upbringing he had. Though his parents were traditional like most turn-of-the-century Lebanese immigrants, they were also very progressive--especially for their time--in their political values, with a developed concern for social justice, the poor, environmental conservatism, etc. The Seventeen Traditions are enumerated in the chapters in the book and are basically the values Nader was raised/nurtured on, and they are good ones: respect for the earth and all living things, respect for one's own body/health, shunning materialism and self-indulgence, questioning all that is put before you/learning to think for yourself, concern for the poor, the importance of education and self-discipline, using energy and natural resources and all things sparingly, and a high regard for truth and social justice--among others. It is no wonder he is who he is: His parents were very good teachers. The book is spare, but the wisdom it shares is considerable. It's not a memoir/autobiography, and it is not preachy, but more of a glimpse into his childhood growing up in Connecticut among his parents and three siblings, the town, the school, the land. I was kind of surprised at his deep love for the outdoors as a child, as I always heard (rightly or wrongly) that he lived in NYC, though possibly due to his work, but given his respect for the planet and involvement in protection of it, I guess that shouldn't have been a surprise at all. I have always had profound respect for Nader. This self-effacing and brilliant man, who hasn't got a pretentious or self-serving bone in his body, has dedicated his whole life to protecting Americans' health, the planet, and making sure the food and water we consume and the cars we drive are safe. He has had the courage to speak out against social injustice even when it is unpopular (defintely a core value of his family), whether it be lack of health care for all Americans or America's support for the continued injustice of Israeli occupation, issues that most liberal politicians haven't either the integrity or the courage to fight for/address because of their reliance on corporate and special interest dollars. Nader has had to endure the nastiness and intellectual dishonesty of the "liberal" media that makes sure his voice is never heard, and the hypocrisy of Democrat politicians who fancy themselves progressive, but simply are not. The corporate media has excluded him from participation in presidential debates and produced a plethora of editorials describing him as an attention-seeker (who has no right to challenge whatever corporate Democrat happens to be running at the time--as apparently only Republicans and Democrats are allowed a voice in the political process). Unfortunately this brilliant and good, decent man, now in his 70s, will never be president in conservative America.

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This is a wonderful read. It is filled with wonderful life lessons without preaching. Ralph is not only a wonderful speaker, but a prolific writer as well. His upbringing is a source of envy and inspiration. As a parent, I found many useful traditions to share and carry on with my new, young family. I can only hope this will serve me in raising two daughters who are as accomplished citizens as Ralph Nader. He is a man who should have statues erected in his honor across the country and a holiday named for him. A day to strive to love and act on behalf of our country in a way that shows love, not just states it blindly and passively. This book shows the very human side of Ralph's life which shaped him into the super man he is today.

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