The Middle: The Path Forward

by Mr. Paul M Gratzel, Karen Alonso (Illustrator)

Paul Gratzel’s The Middle is a thought-provoking and inspiring picture book that teaches a valuable lesson about crossing the political aisle. Society has become increasingly intolerant of opposing views, and the discord has divided the nation. But different opinions will always exist; therefore, debates should be civil.This amusing illustrated guide to the political spectrum compares and contrasts the left and right and offers profound insights, revealing that talking without listening is nothing but noise. Gratzel’s poignant cartoons ultimately show how the left and right can compromise. At the end of the day, respect and compromise provide the only path to solving the problems we face as a society.Paul Gratzel is a middle-aged, middle-class, independent voter who wants to see deference return to political discourse for the sake of all citizens. He is a married father of a teenage son living in New York and working as the chief operating officer of a firm providing high-quality, affordable housing.

Kindle Edition

Published March 30, 2021