Nader: Crusader, Spoiler, Icon
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (953 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 073820563X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Inflexible, fiercely private, and single-minded, Nader seems not to care about being liked--which has lost him many potential allies among his natural constituency, Martin suggests. It makes thought-provoking reading for contrarians, would-be crusaders, and students of contemporary politics, no matter how they view Nader's role therein. So did many voters, convinced that Al Gore lost only because of Ralph Nader's disruptive presence on the ballot.Nader, Justin Martin writes in this meticulous biography, has "always taken everything to the extreme." Famed as the founder of the Nixon-era consumer-advocacy group Nader's Raiders, Nader has reveled in his gadfly role and has not been shy of using the courtroom to press his points, from auto safety to electoral reform. Rolling Stone magazine approvingly called him "the most dangerous man i
Nader is the definitive life of a fascinating, controversial man of our time-a true American icon.A Merloyd Lawrence Book. Few figures in our history have had the wide-ranging influence of Ralph Nader. The result is a sweeping portrait, covering Nader's small-town Connecticut boyhood, his days at Harvard Law, the David-and-Goliath battle with GM that launched him into the spotlight, and colorful encounters with characters as varied as Albert Einstein, Gloria Steinem, Fidel Castro, Phil Donahue, Susan Sarandon, Upton Sinclair, and Al Gore. Deemed by Rolling Stone the "most dangerous man in America," Nader has had a profound impact on our society and government.As a public figure, Nader is virtually without parallel, playing a lead role on the national stage for nearly four decades. The climax of this extraordi
Unbiased portrait of a true American iconoclast I'm admittedly biased towards Ralph Nader, having volunteered and voted for him during the 1996 and 2000 presidential elections. That being said, I found this book to be remarkably balanced. It's neither a hagiography nor a hatchet job, but rather gives equal weight to Nader's achievements and shortcomings.Martin writes extremely well, with a brisk pace: by page 30 Nader has finished law school, and by page Unbiased portrait of a true American iconoclast Eddie Konczal I'm admittedly biased towards Ralph Nader, having volunteered and voted for him during the 1996 and 2000 presidential elections. That being said, I found this book to be remarkably balanced. It's neither a hagiography nor a hatchet job, but rather gives equal weight to Nader's achievements and shortcomings.Martin writes extremely well, with a brisk pace: by page 30 Nader has finished law school, and by page 45 he's written "Unsafe at Any Speed" and is ready to take on GM! Despite the quick pacing, Martin doesn't gloss over Nader's early years: he presents the reader with all the necessary information on Nader's upbringing and influences, . 5 he's written "Unsafe at Any Speed" and is ready to take on GM! Despite the quick pacing, Martin doesn't gloss over Nader's early years: he presents the reader with all the necessary information on Nader's upbringing and influences, . A Customer said Ralph Nader Makes a Little More Sense Now. I read this book because I admire Nader and I wanted to find out more about him. Nader: Crusader, Spoiler Icon is a very detailed and well-written book. It doesn't waste too much time on his childhood but instead dives into the interesting stuff: the work Nader tirelessly did to make the country better.I was hoping for some more info on Nader's private life, but apparently he never really had one. When you work 18-"Ralph Nader Makes a Little More Sense Now" according to A Customer. I read this book because I admire Nader and I wanted to find out more about him. Nader: Crusader, Spoiler Icon is a very detailed and well-written book. It doesn't waste too much time on his childhood but instead dives into the interesting stuff: the work Nader tirelessly did to make the country better.I was hoping for some more info on Nader's private life, but apparently he never really had one. When you work 18-20 hours a day, 7 days a week there isn't much time for leisure. I enjoyed reading about his ascent to power and (being 22) I never realized how much power he had when he was in his prime. This book is quite balanced: it covers . 0 hours a day, 7 days a week there isn't much time for leisure. I enjoyed reading about his ascent to power and (being "Ralph Nader Makes a Little More Sense Now" according to A Customer. I read this book because I admire Nader and I wanted to find out more about him. Nader: Crusader, Spoiler Icon is a very detailed and well-written book. It doesn't waste too much time on his childhood but instead dives into the interesting stuff: the work Nader tirelessly did to make the country better.I was hoping for some more info on Nader's private life, but apparently he never really had one. When you work 18-20 hours a day, 7 days a week there isn't much time for leisure. I enjoyed reading about his ascent to power and (being 22) I never realized how much power he had when he was in his prime. This book is quite balanced: it covers . "Ralph Nader Makes a Little More Sense Now" according to A Customer. I read this book because I admire Nader and I wanted to find out more about him. Nader: Crusader, Spoiler Icon is a very detailed and well-written book. It doesn't waste too much time on his childhood but instead dives into the interesting stuff: the work Nader tirelessly did to make the country better.I was hoping for some more info on Nader's private life, but apparently he never really had one. When you work 18-20 hours a day, 7 days a week there isn't much time for leisure. I enjoyed reading about his ascent to power and (being 22) I never realized how much power he had when he was in his prime. This book is quite balanced: it covers . ) I never realized how much power he had when he was in his prime. This book is quite balanced: it covers . Lee L. said wonderfulcouldn't put it down. For as much as Ralph Nader has influenced and shaped events in this country, most people know next to nothing about the man. Nader has had a long, fruitful career fighting for those without a voice. In this book, Justin Martin has provided the most revealing, eye opening account of a truly great citizen.As far as biographies go, this book is pretty straitforward. Martin covers Nader's childhood, school days, college days, and then onto Nader's career in Washington D.C. Martin invterviewed members of Nader's family and also his friends to help accumulate the material for the book.Part of why this book seems so fantastic to me may have some