What We Think: Young Voters Speak Out

By Rob Grabow

In this timely and provocative anthology of essays, poems and photographs, American college students who represent a wide geographical and political spectrum, speak out about politics and social... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975540793
• ISBN13: 9780975540794
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Book Pub Network
• Length: 257 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

A contributor shares her thoughts on this essential book

When I was first approached for this project, I was excited but a little hesitant. Because it is so easy to take young people's voices for granted in this society (by all political parties) the idea of contributing to a nationally published anthology was sureal. Despite my own stellar political record (past and present) I had honestly wondered if I would be taken seriously after this book was published. I also wondered if there were enough of us in the world to make a difference. My piece is on disability issues and Democratic politics. Because I am a person with a disability I had to become involved in politics---and at an early age. Challenging personal experiences subsequently gave me a greater empathy for other social justice struggles. We are all connected to each other. Whatever your own politics, you will find a kindered spirit in this collection. The editors (a Republican and Democrat) took great pains to select interesting contributions from a wide variety of sources. Because just tapping people who matched their own politics would have been an easier task, they also deserve kudos for this project.

Awesome book!

It's great to see young voters being able to express their opinions in this type of forum. Great book!

A time capsule of OUR generation written BY our generation

An amazing read on the current generation. This book was written by hundreds of college students across the nation regarding the politics of the nation.

At Last! A Voice for 34,000,000 18-24 year olds

These remarkable editors have given a varied, non-partisan voice to 34,000,000 voters. The 18-24 year old may elect the next president and yet this is the first collective voice available for them. Contratulations! The collection is articulate, lively, unpredictable, filled with insight, caring and as Rob Grabow said in the introduction, the "next great generation." The introductions alone were worth the price, but the varied authors create an unforgettable picture of the hopeful future of America. I highly recommend the book. It will be a classic in its own right.

Great book of youth voters finally getting a say.

It's rare you get the age group of 18-24 yr olds to care about anything important these days. This book shows that it is possible. Views from every side of every issue are given in this book with informative, creative and insightful looks into the future of our country. If you want to know where this country is headed it's a must read.