{"id":3117,"date":"2025-04-03T01:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/?p=3117"},"modified":"2025-04-04T00:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T04:36:32","slug":"book-bernie-sanders-guide-to-political-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-bernie-sanders-guide-to-political-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"book-328\" class=\"bdb-book-info\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_berniesandersguidetopoliticalrevolution.png?fit=250%2C378&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution\" class=\"alignright\"\/><strong>Title:<\/strong> Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution<br \/><strong>Author:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/author\/bernie-sanders\/\">Bernie Sanders<\/a><br \/><strong>First Published:<\/strong> <span content=\"2017-08-29\">August 29, 2017<\/span><br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/publisher\/henry-holt-and-co\/\">Henry Holt and Co<\/a><br \/><strong>Pages:<\/strong> 240<br \/><strong>Genre:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/genre\/non-fiction\/\">Non-Fiction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/genre\/politics\/\">Politics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/genre\/young-adult\/\">Young Adult<\/a><br \/><strong>Format:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/format\/hardcover\/\">Hardcover<\/a><br \/><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/source\/library\/\">Library<\/a><br \/><strong>Rating:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/rating\/5\/\"><span class=\"bdb-font-awesome-star-wrap\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/34275230-bernie-sanders-guide-to-political-revolution\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/addtogoodreads.png?ssl=1\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong> <p>In the Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution, Independent congressman, presidential candidate and activist Bernie Sanders continues his fight against the imbalances in the nation\u2019s status quo, and shows you how to make a difference to effect the changes America\u2014and the world\u2014need to create a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the Presidential campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders promised voters a future to believe in through his progressive platform and a vision for America worth fighting for. This vision calls for an economic, environmental, health care, and social justice revolution beyond the stagnant agendas of Democrat and Republican politicians to build an equitable future for all Americans\u2014especially the younger generation that will inherit the consequences of decisions made now.<\/p>\n<p>Inside this practical and inspiring guide to effecting change in today\u2019s world, you\u2019ll learn how to:<br \/>\n\u00b7 Understand and navigate the current system of policy and government<br \/>\n\u00b7 Work to change the system to reflect your values and to protect our society\u2019s most vulnerable<br \/>\n\u00b7 Organize for the causes you care about most<br \/>\n\u00b7 Resources for further reading and organizations to get involved with<\/p>\n<p>With more than two decades of Washington D.C. insider knowledge and experience, Senator Sanders knows how to fight and change the system from within, a system desperately in need of reform in health care, immigration, taxes, higher education, climate change, and criminal justice.<\/p>\n<p>The political revolution is just beginning. What role will you play?<\/p>\n<strong>Get the Book:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3G4P95u\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>\r\n<hr \/><\/div>\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"datePublished\": \"2025-04-03T05:00:39+00:00\",\n\t\t\t\t\"description\": \"Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution\",\n\t\t\t\t\"publisher\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Radical Dreamer\"\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/book-bernie-sanders-guide-to-political-revolution\\\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\"itemReviewed\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Book\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"author\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Bernie Sanders\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/book-database\\\/author\\\/bernie-sanders\\\/\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t],\n\t\t\t\t\t\"isbn\": \"\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"numberOfPages\": 240,\n\t\t\t\t\t\"publisher\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Henry Holt and Co\"\t\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\t\"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/book_berniesandersguidetopoliticalrevolution.png?fit=250%2C378&ssl=1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"datePublished\": \"2017-08-29T00:00:00+00:00\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodreads.com\\\/book\\\/show\\\/34275230-bernie-sanders-guide-to-political-revolution\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"genre\": \"Non-Fiction\"\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Jamie\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/\"\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t, \"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": 5,\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": 5\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\n<h2>Review<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_berniesandersguidetopoliticalrevolution-page.png?resize=300%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_berniesandersguidetopoliticalrevolution-page.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_berniesandersguidetopoliticalrevolution-page.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution<\/strong> is an interesting little book, it&#8217;s a primer for Bernie&#8217;s political ideology as well as a starter&#8217;s guide on getting involved in politics. You don\u2019t necessarily have to agree with Bernie&#8217;s stances to appreciate this book as an introduction to political engagement, something that is sorely lacking in the American educational system. Normally when I see books discussing politics they are either academic texts that can be a little intimidating to approach or politician memoirs. In contrast, this book outlines ways to mobilize and speak out on different issues.<\/p>\n<p>Each chapter is dedicated to a specific issue that tread familiar ground, and anyone that has ever heard one of his speeches won&#8217;t find much new here. He covers everything from big banks and the economy to global warming. He explains each of these social issues in a way that is easy to digest and provides a glossary at the back of the book explaining political and economic terms, such as 401(K)s, Equity Funds, and Tax Havens. At the end of each chapter are sections that provide website sources for those wanting to learn more about a specific issue including government websites or links to insightful articles written by leaders in science and economics. There are how-to guides on how to do things such as calling one\u2019s state representatives to voice your thoughts on different issues, or on how and which charities to donate to in order to help various causes.<\/p>\n<p>The book is also designed really well, filled to the brim with info graphics that are eye catching. I thought that they really illustrate some of the points that he makes and it was a definite highlight. The book is also well cited with references to numerous studies.<\/p>\n<p>Now I do have a few critiques, one of which is the inclusion of a bunch of Bernie\u2019s tweets which just seem silly and, in 2025, quite dated. There are also a lot of statistics which will severely date the book as numbers change over time. I found the occasional note on where to find updated statistics in some of the end of chapter resource sections but it doesn\u2019t cover every section, and there are a lot of stats in this book.<\/p>\n<p>Overall I really enjoyed this book, and I was really happy to find that this book really was a well thought out and detailed \u201chow to\u201d guide presented in a way that isn\u2019t overwhelming. Even folks that utterly disagree with Bernie\u2019s political ideology could probably get some use out of the end of chapter guides and sources. It\u2019s good to see a book written specifically for teens that doesn&#8217;t talk down to them. The central message of the book is on the importance of young adults, being America\u2019s future voters, knowing the issues and knowing their rights as citizens on how they can change the country in ways that would benefit their generation, rather than letting older generations control the trajectory of their future.<\/p>\n<h2>Quote<\/h2>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;It is my observation that the current generation of young people is the <em>smartest<\/em>, most <em>idealistic<\/em>, and <em>least prejudiced<\/em> generation in the modern history of the United States. This is a generation that is prepared to <strong>think big<\/strong> and move this country in a very different direction than we have been traveling for years.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ubb-about-author\">\n<h3>About Bernie Sanders<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_berniesanders.png?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft ubb-about-author-photo\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_berniesanders.png?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_berniesanders.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_berniesanders.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bernard &#8220;Bernie&#8221; Sanders is the junior United States Senator from Vermont, elected on November 7, 2006. Before becoming Senator, Sanders represented Vermont&#8217;s at-large district in the United States House of Representatives for 16 years. Sanders also served as mayor of Burlington, Vermont from 1981 through 1989.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ubb-author-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanders.senate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenSanders\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/senatorsanders\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/102824.Bernie_Sanders\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Goodreads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cBlCgh\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SenatorSanders\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Review Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution is an interesting little book, it&#8217;s a primer for Bernie&#8217;s political ideology as well as a starter&#8217;s guide on getting involved in politics.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[27],"tags":[1720,1722],"book-author":[636],"book-illustrator":[],"book-series":[],"book-publisher":[],"book-genre":[],"book-source":[],"book-format":[],"class_list":["post-3117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ya-book-review","tag-american-politics","tag-political-activism","book-author-bernie-sanders"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_berniesandersguidetopoliticalrevolution-header.png?fit=1080%2C540&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3117"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19387,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3117\/revisions\/19387"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-author?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-illustrator","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-illustrator?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-series?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-publisher","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-publisher?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-genre","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-genre?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-source","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-source?post=3117"},{"taxonomy":"book-format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/book-format?post=3117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}