You're More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen

By Eric Liu

Book Overview

An indispensable handbook for how political power really works and what it takes to make change happen.

"An engaging and extremely timely book." --The New York Times

Is this the America you want? More and more Americans are saying no, and they are looking to reclaim power from the hands of elites. But whether you are taking to the streets or organizing online to make your voice heard, it can be a struggle to bridge the gap between expressing your demands and enacting real change.

In this insightful and inspiring book, Eric Liu argues that all of us can generate power--and, step by step, he shows us how. Through on-the-ground examples, he reveals the core laws of civic power and offers essential strategies for reform and revolution. Surging with optimism while grounded in practical wisdom, You're More Powerful Than You Think is a vital guide to becoming more than just a spectator in our politically turbulent times.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541773667
• ISBN13: 9781541773660
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"