{"product_id":"beyond-the-messy-truth-how-we-came-apart-how-we-come-together-paperback","title":"Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVan Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - A passionate manifesto that exposes hypocrisy on both sides of the political divide and points a way out of the tribalism that is tearing America apart--from the CNN host hailed as \"a star of the 2016 campaign\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e), now seen on \u003ci\u003eThe Van Jones Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Jones burst into the American consciousness during the 2016 presidential campaign with an unscripted, truth-telling style and an already established history of\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ebridge-building across party lines. His election night commentary, during which he coined the term \"whitelash,\" became a viral sensation. A longtime progressive activist with deep roots in the conservative South, Jones has made it his mission to challenge voters and viewers to stand in one another's shoes and disagree constructively. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Messy Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, he offers a blueprint for transforming our collective anxiety into meaningful change. Jones urges both parties to abandon the politics of accusation. He issues a stirring call for a new \"bipartisanship from below,\" pointing us toward practical answers to problems that affect us all regardless of region or ideology. He wants to tackle rural and inner-city poverty, unemployment, addiction, unfair incarceration, and the devastating effects of the pollution-based economy on both coal country and our urban centers. Along the way, Jones shares memories from his decades of activism on behalf of working people, inspiring stories of ordinary citizens who became champions of their communities, and little-known examples of cooperation in the midst of partisan conflict. In his quest for positive solutions, Van Jones encourages us to set fire to our old ways of thinking about politics and come together to help those most in need. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes an invaluable resource of contacts, books, media, and organizations for bipartisan bridge-building and problem solving.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Van Jones is a light in the darkness when we need it most. In the tradition of the great bridge builders of our past, Van's love for this country and all its people shines through.\"\u003cb\u003e--Cory Booker, U.S. senator, New Jersey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Van Jones's voice has become an integral part of our national political debate. He is one of the most provocative and interesting political figures in the country.\"\u003cb\u003e--Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator, Vermont\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVan Jones\u003c\/b\u003e is a CNN political contributor and host of the recurring CNN primetime special \u003ci\u003eThe Messy Truth with Van Jones\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the University of Tennessee and Yale Law School, he was a special adviser to the Obama White House and is the author of two \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers. Jones founded the social justice accelerator the Dream Corps and has led numerous social and environmental justice enterprises, including the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Color of Change, and Green For All. He has earned many honors, including the World Economic Forum's \"Young Global Leader\" designation and a Webby Special Achievement Award, and he has been named one of \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e's 12 Leaders Who Get Things Done, \u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e's 12 Most Creative Minds on Earth, and \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He lives with his wife and two children in the Los Angeles area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731602174259,"sku":"9780399180040","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UE84YWhBMWV0cmZtUmtJZ09tNjRKdz09.webp?v=1763863206","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/beyond-the-messy-truth-how-we-came-apart-how-we-come-together-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}