Time Present, Time Past A Memoir
**Time Present, Time Past: A Memoir** by Bill Bradley, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on January 14, 1997, is a reprint edition comprising 480 pages. In this memoir, Bradley reflects on his tenure in the U.S. Senate, where he gained recognition for his thoughtful approach and willingness to tackle complex issues such as tax reform and Native American rights. The book provides insights into his political career and the experiences that shaped his beliefs, while also examining the broader state of the American union as it approached the 21st century.
Readers will find an intimate exploration of the legislative process, detailing how laws are enacted and the challenges faced along the way. Bradley delves into significant questions about American identity amid growing inequality and diminishing opportunities. He also considers the expectations placed on public servants and the responsibilities citizens have toward one another. This memoir offers a candid perspective on the intricacies of American politics and the moral dilemmas that accompany public service, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in biography, political science, and contemporary history.
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During his terms in the U.S. Senate, Bill Bradley won a national reputation for thoughtfulness, decency, and a willingness to take controversial positions on issues ranging from tax reform to the rights of Native Americans. All these qualities inform this best-selling memoir, in which Bradley assesses his political career and the experiences that shaped his convictions, and looks beyond them to consider the state of the American union on the eve of the 21st century. Time Present, Time Past offers an intimate portrait of the day-to-day working of the Senate: how legislation gets passed and sometimes thwarted; how money is raised and at what cost. But Bradley also writes about deeper questions: What does it means to be an American in an ago of dwindling opportunities and increasing inequality? How much can we expect from our public servants? What do we owe our fellow citizens? The result is a genuinely revelatory book, informed by intelligence, compassion, and unprecedented candor.
“Strikingly reflects the realities of modern politics, what it looks like, feels like, from the inside.”–New York Times Book Review
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