{"product_id":"taking-the-pulse-of-america-martin-street-9781469737041","title":"Taking the Pulse of America: A Vanguard Baby Boomer Examines the American Scene","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor many Americans, hearing the words, \"United States of America\" brings stirring emotions. It is the concept of e pluribus unum-\"out of many, one\"-that summarizes the sense of national unity that Americans feel, and one that author Martin Street seeks to convey in \u003ci\u003eTaking the Pulse of America\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis compendium of 110 essays offers a snapshot of American life today. Street offers opinions and suggestions for many of the most contentious issues of our time. From hot button issues like abortion, illegal immigration, and waterboarding to the justice system, education reform, and government affairs, Street doesn't mince words.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOften, Street's commentary is just as contentious as his subjects. Even so, he provides an honest, authentic voice to these conversations that have become part of our national lexicon. Whether he discusses unions, our throwaway society, or professional athletes, Street gives his straightforward, often politically incorrect opinions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA call to action for Americans to restore the United States of America to her former glory, \u003ci\u003eTaking the Pulse of America\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for every citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Street\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1469737043\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781469737041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Martin Street","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48445007986943,"sku":"9781469737041","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_49dffc46-373d-43e0-a2c7-1bacb29e8dc4.jpg?v=1777215996","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/taking-the-pulse-of-america-martin-street-9781469737041","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}