Homegrown Democrat: A Few Plain Thoughts from the Heart of America

In this thoughtful, deeply personal work, one of the nation's best-loved voices takes the plunge into politics and comes up with a book that has had all of America talking. Here, with great heart, supple wit, and a dash of anger, Garrison Keillor describes the simple democratic values-the Golden Rule, the obligation to defend the weak against the powerful, and others- that define his hard-working Midwestern neighbors and that today's Republicans seem determined to subvert. A reminiscence, a political tract, and a humorous meditation, Homegrown Democrat is an entertaining, refreshing addition to today's rancorous political debate.

* A New York Times bestseller
* Updated and revised with a new introduction for the 2006 midterm elections
* A Featured Alternate Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club

Author: Garrison Keillor
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 09/01/2006
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780143037682

Review Citation(s):
Commonweal 12/01/2006 pg. 23

About the Author
Garrison Keillor, author of nearly a dozen books, is founder and host of the acclaimed radio show A Prairie Home Companion and the daily program The Writer's Almanac. He is also a regular contributor to Time magazine.