Bernie Sanders: In His Own Words: 250 Quotes from America's Political Revolutionary

by Chamois Holschuh (Editor), Walker Bragman (Illustrator), Robert Reich (Introduction)

Here is a collection of the most salient hard-hitting, no-nonsense quotes that have made Bernie Sanders the beloved leader of our revolution. The longest-serving independent in US congressional history, Sanders currently serves as US senator from Vermont and is in the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president. Hundreds of thousands of people across the country are flocking to Sanders’s events to hear his wisdom on political corruption, distribution of wealth, international relations, immigration, health-care reform, climate change, education, and equality. Now fans and critics alike can hear what Bernie has to say just by picking up this book.

Known for his firm opinions on the economy, health care, and the environment, Bernie Sanders is a self-declared democratic socialist. He has called for free state college and university tuition, spoken out against Wall Street practices, insisted on increasing the minimum wage, and demanded tax reform. He has proposed significant health-care reforms, championed causes for veterans and senior citizens, and urged the government to address climate change in a proactive manner.

“A political revolution,” his campaign slogan, befits his assertion that the country is in need of an overhaul—economically, socially, and politically. As his grassroots campaign continues to explode, his social media presence flourishes and his events are attended in record-breaking numbers. Feel the Bern!

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2015

Reviews

[Cory · Rating 5 out of 5]

[A] message to the billionaire class…: You can't have it all. You can't get huge tax breaks while children in this country go hungry. You can't continue sending our jobs to China while millions are looking for work. You can't hide your profits in the Cayman Islands and other tax havens, while there are massive unmet needs on every corner of this nation. Your greed has got to end. You cannot take advantage of all the benefits of America, if you refuse to accept your responsibilities.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Today was probably not the best day to read this short book of Bernie Sanders quotes.

Oh what we could have had.. how did it all go so so wrong?

It did remind me of how we can change things though if we continue to all work together for the people by the people.


"If ordinary people are to survive in the coming years, it is absolutely imperative that we band together in an organized effort to take control of the institutions which influence how we live."

[Diane Secchiaroli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bernie

Would like to have an update on this. Too bad he is an Independent as I don’t think an Independent could win.

[Joe]

A quick read--as it's quotes from various articles, speeches, Tweets, and interviews--with many policy highlights. For anyone on the fence about who to vote for in 2016, I'd recommend this book as a quick sampling of Bernie's political stances on everything from economic issues, the environment, women's rights, LGBTQ issues, healthcare, & foreign policy (among others).

[JoNel · Rating 4 out of 5]

He is one of a dying breed. Statesman not politician.