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Advise and Dissent is the personal odyssey of James Abourezk, from his coming of age as the son of Lebanese immigrants in South Dakota, through his hardscrabble days as a farmhand, bartender, bouncer, and cook, to his entrance into and voluntary exit from the U.S. Senate. His is a quintessentially American story that entertains as it challenges the thinking of our nation.
Abourezk refused to compromise his beliefs. He championed Native American self-determination and demanded the creation of a Palestinian state. He challenged the flow of special interest money through political action committees and tried to overthrow the structure that keeps small farmers in an economic stranglehold. His memoir takes the reader on a remarkable and wise tour through the corridors of power. At a time of waning public confidence in government, he makes us realize the importance of participatory democracy.
Contents
Foreword by Fred HarrisIntroduction1. "Rosebud"2. My Life as a Sailor3. College4. Shoot All the Lawyers First5. Getting Political6. Running for the Senate7. Advise and Dissent8. Filibuster9. Somebody Out There Hates Me10. The Crazy Horse Cafe11. My Trip to the "Evil Empire" and Other Unforgettable Junkets12. Starting Over13. Easy Come, Easy Go EpilogueAcknowledgments
