Ralph Nader: Battling for Democracy

by Kevin Graham

Ever since the 1965 publication of Unsafe at Any Speed, a groundbreaking critique of the automobile industry, Ralph Nader's career as a public citizen and crusader has centered on three themes: public... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970032307
• ISBN13: 9780970032300
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Windom Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

This book is awesome!

This is one of the best biographies I have seen that is intended for all ages. Not only does it have the most ADORABLE pictures of young Ralph as a child and young man, but it offers a terrific tribute to Ralph's heroics over the years, with a much greater focus on American activist-hero than on election-spoiler. This book will be great to have around for myself and for my own kids in the future, and the best way I can think of to remember Ralph when he's gone. Read This!

Children's book about an American hero.

This book is great if you want a concise, quick-read biography of Ralph Nader, the hero of our times. For me, it just wet my appetite to know more. Be aware that it is written for children, and for that reason I think it should be banned. If our children read this and then see who we voted for in this election, they will never forgive us.

Excellent Read on Ralph Nader

This tightly written biography offers keen insight into one of the most important figures in the movement toward true representative democracy in the U.S. - a government run by the people and for the people, rather than one dominated by corporate interests. Graham gives us a compelling read on Nader and the values he extolls and has fought for as a consumer advocate - and which he has continued to battle for as a U.S. presidential candidate.The book is refreshingly concise without sacrificing a multi-dimensional portrait of Nader. Graham, for example, not only describes the important and ground-breaking work Nader has undertaken in his selfless career, but he also gives us intimate insight into the events in Nader's life that shaped his all-too-rare integrity and his passion for true democracy.I love biographies, but generally they require a good chunk of my time to get through. This book offers a real advantage to the person who wants to get an intimate feel for and understanding of this fascinating man in a short read. If you're cynical about political "business as usual," take heart. Read Graham's book. Change can happen!

PARTICIPATE

This book exposes the selfless man, Ralph Nader, who has cosistantly embraced democracy and fought for individuals against power and corruption. His personal histoy will inspire citizens of this hard-won democracy to use their voice and vote for a vision of a more fair future. Ralph's life proves you can have an impact and you must participate.

Excellent Biography

I like biographies that are concise and well-written, and Battling for Democracy delivers. I didn't know much about Nader before I read the book. It really filled me in on Nader the man as well as Nader the icon. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about Nader or wants to turn someone else on to America's tireless crusader for justice.