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The Corner
The Corner
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Written by the creators of The Wire – before they did The Wire – the book covers a year in the life of a Baltimore corner and the characters within it. This is not a novel, it’s non-fiction and really a piece of journalism in a book format as much as anything. The writers spent a year in the neighbourhood being paid to know people and then wrote the book about the characters they met. It focuses on the struggles of one family in particular, the McCulloughs with four generations living in the area. But it also looks at their friends and the other inhabitants of the corner – the hard core addicts, the kids growing up in the area and the odd soul who is just trying to make things better. It considers the problems and some of the possible solutions. The sad trail of how many people die there makes for hard reading – but there are glints of hope in amongst it. It’s really powerful stuff and shows how smashed parts of US cities are and how the policies and policing are doing nothing to help people stuck in a downward cycle that has been being paid of poorer quality for 30 odd years.
Overall if you liked The Wire – have a read of this. A lot of the inspirations for various different characters can be found here and indeed Bunny’s monologue about drinks in paper bags can be found more or less word for word in it. But this is not the fiction side of things – but real common lives and an incredible bit of work. Not sure how well written it is per se, but I’m not sure that really matters – the harsh reality is well worth the 600 page read.
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Tea Party to Receive Election Stimulus and Life Beyond Elections Spotlighted In New Book Release, Reconquer America
Tea Party to Receive Election Stimulus and Life Beyond Elections Spotlighted In New Book Release, Reconquer America
New York, NY (PRWEB) October 26, 2010
Hudson Flynt describes seven things Americans must do now to restore America; starting with “Work Like a Mexican” in his new book. He believes there is an imbalance of focus toward election days and not daily life after elections. Flynt says, “You see, the election is like the wedding day and the reconquer America movement is a time marriage.” Flynt’s book breathes life into his assertions and gives individual-focused advice in sections called “Yes, I can!” Look out Obama!
Do not read Chapter 4, “Survive Like Jews, Overcome Like African Americans,” if you are smug about race relations. The book will take you down a path that will go you to intrigue, rage and amazement. He frankly and fervently reprimands those whom he finds dragging down America with racial tensions. Flynt directly addresses the impression that some Whites are sneaky, backstabbing, and silently racist as he continues discussing beliefs that some Blacks are bone idle, loud, and ludicrous with their statements of inequality.
Flynt does not forget the economy. Throughout his book, he offers solutions designed to plug the leaks that weaken individuals, thus the American economy. In the Appendix, you will find solutions on how to get a job, get a raise or promotion, and why starting a business now, or restart a business.
Work Like a Mexican? Like your wife; spank your children? Don’t help the most needy first? Study Like Chinese? Run your family like a business? Question: Who is this enigmatic Hudson Flynt? Answer: There is much to him and his reconquer America movement that even surprises the flavorless.
Surprisingly, Reconquer America is devoid of politics. How can this be since the book’s bibliography references Rush Limbaugh, Neal Boortz, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, Newt Gingrich, Dick Morris and more? These well loved conservative names gave the construction of Reconquer America a socially conservative approach. In reading the final version of Reconquer America the answers to all questions became apparent.
Reconquer America is found to be a no-nonsense, in-your-face rendering of modern America. Through the eyes of Flynt, readers will grow to know the power of family and friend associations called “contagions.” Reconquer America builds a patriotic crescendo in which Americans are encouraged to innovate through recession, be brilliant in all, and celebrate everything that makes individuals and our nation fantastic.
Reconquer America is not just a book but also a grassroots movement. Reconquer America, a never-ending tale is just a few fleeting months away! Anyone can have their name written in “e-lights” as contributing author. This subject-based blog compiles the most compelling arguments to reconquer America and presses them monthly in an ebook for all to read. Flynt encourages all to contribute thoughts, solutions, and personal tales and become an author.
Hudson Flynt’s patriotic confidence is shown through the signature statement that closes all his writings: “Stay free, my friends.”
Reconquer America is available for buy in paperback or immediate download at http://www.ReconquerAmerica.com
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