Cory Booker is a first term NJ(D) Senator former very successful mayor of Newark, NJ, a folk hero of multiple city disaster responses, charming, practical, an everyday persons good guy. I use his first campaign "Street Fight" video in my state and local government classes, NJ politics (as practiced in Newark, and also by Chris Cristie -- a definite contact sport). Booker is Ivy league educated, but lives in the Projects, was a community organizer (similar to Obama), and champions his positive beliefs in collective political action to bring out our best, not worst--in his ideals, and actions. I expect to see him a VP or more in 12+ years. Highly recommend, an easy read.
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Until you've walked in someone else's shoes you don't know what it's like for them. Too many times people are judged by their color, clothes, religion, speech or income (or lack of income). Mr. Booker has seen life on many sides of the road, but his drive to really help people is evident and he shares that drive in his book. He talks about when he was wrong and how he learned to to better. There is so much "hate" and "evil" in this world and some people really like spreading their poison, but in his book he shares how he learns from wise people to push past the evident horrible actions of people and find the beauty and the peace and not let the nayslayers triumph. I really enjoyed "United" by Cory Booker and I hope he keeps pushing to the top because we so need leaders like Mr. Booker to unite us all, no matter who we are.Read full review
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This man has a vision of America that is very compelling. This is a good man. At a time when good humans are a rarity in our Highest national offices, Cory Booker stands out. He is a good man with a vision. Great book...
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"A wonderful account of a clear path of compassion, patience and excellence." - Mr. Ken
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