What's Race Got to Do with It?: Why It's Time to Stop the Stupidest Argument in America

by Larry Elder

Book Overview

Larry Elder ands his straight talk are "controversial"*, "provocative"**, "iconoclastic"***, "refreshing." ****IS LIFE UNFAIR FOR BLACK AMERICANS?In "What's Race Got to Do with It?, "bestselling author Larry Elder takes on the touchiest topic in American life: Race. Some Americans think race is the biggest issue this country faces today. Elder says: "What? ?" What about the economy, what about war, what about the security of our borders and our citizens?IS A HUGE GROUP OF CITIZENS BEING KEPT DOWN BY "THE MAN"?Elder calls for an end to bitching, moaning and whining and the belief that somebody owes you a job, that self-esteem is given out for passing "go," that a black person in a position of authority is always a good thing, whether or not they have credentials and experience. He skewers the loudmouths--and the "mainscream" media--who point to racism as the root of all problems. Elder explains why Hillary Clinton doesn't get it, but Barack Obama does--at least most of the time.But "What's Race Got to Do with It?" has a positive message, too: there are leaders and role models today who want to urge everyone to share in the hard work, smart thinking and optimism that make America great and strong.*"Publishers Weekly" **"Kirkus Reviews" ***"Los Angeles"" Times" ****"Publishers Weekly"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312541473
• ISBN13: 9780312541477
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Griffin
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"