{"product_id":"democracy-in-retrograde-sami-sage-9781668053485","title":"Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives","description":"\u003cb\u003eA whip-smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyone who wants to save our democracy but doesn't know where to start.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn today's political climate, it's hard not to get discouraged. Isolated, doom scrolling, lacking a sense of purpose or community\u003cb\u003e...\u003c\/b\u003eit's easy to become overwhelmed by the dire state of American democracy and do nothing, because why try when the odds are never in our favor? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt this fragile moment in history, Emily Amick, lawyer and former counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and Betches Media cofounder Sami Sage, want to reframe civic engagement as a form of self-care: an assertion of one's values and self-respect. This book is not just about voting, but about claiming your singular place in your country and community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing real stories of regular citizens who have made a difference, \u003ci\u003eDemocracy in Retrograde\u003c\/i\u003e is a choose-your-own-adventure map to civic engagement that's tailored to your values, skills, passions, resources, and time. Whether you have only a few hours to spare or are ready to make a lifetime commitment, Amick and Sage show you how to make changes big and small that matter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDemocracy in Retrograde\u003c\/i\u003e will help you learn about much more than just political action. This book will provide a new lens through which to see yourself: a new and powerful light which bridges the personal and the political. In the words of Joan Baez, action is the antidote to despair, and with this helpful guide, even if Mercury is in retrograde, our democracy doesn't have to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sami Sage, Emily Amick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668053489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668053485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.38h x 5.50w x 0.59d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/06\/2024","brand":"Sami Sage","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44756886814975,"sku":"9781668053485","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1d821609-91f6-4c41-803e-a9633001052e.jpg?v=1706594075","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/democracy-in-retrograde-sami-sage-9781668053485","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}