The Seventeen Traditions
The Seventeen Traditions by Ralph Nader, published by Harper on January 30, 2007, is a reflective exploration of the values and traditions that shaped the author’s upbringing in small-town Connecticut. In this first edition, Nader shares insights from his childhood, highlighting the ethical principles that he believes contribute to a greater understanding of what makes America significant. The book spans 160 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the traditions that Nader considers essential to American identity. The work addresses themes of ethics and social responsibility, encouraging individuals to reflect on their own values in the context of contemporary societal challenges. Through his personal anecdotes, Nader aims to inspire a renewed commitment to these traditions, suggesting that embracing them can lead to meaningful change in a time marked by national dissatisfaction.
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“The Seventeen Traditions brings us back to what’s important in life—and what makes America truly great.”
—Jim Hightower, Illinois Times
The activist, humanitarian, and former presidential candidate named one of the 100 most influential figures in American history by The Atlantic—one of only three living Americans so honored—Ralph Nader, looks back at his small-town Connecticut childhood and the traditions and values that shaped his progressive worldview. At once eye-opening, thought-provoking, and surprisingly fresh and moving, Nader’s The Seventeen Traditions is a celebration of uniquely American ethics certain to appeal to fans of Mitch Albom, Tim Russert, and Anna Quindlen—an unexpected and most welcome gift from this fearlessly committed reformer and outspoken critic of corruption in government and society. In a time of widespread national dissatisfaction and disillusionment that has given rise to new dissent characterized by the Occupy Wall Street movement, the liberal icon shows us how every American can learn from The Seventeen Traditions and, by embracing them, help bring about meaningful and necessary change.
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