My Liberal Education
How I Survived the First Four Years of George W. Bush
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Once upon a time I was a good girl: obedient, respectful, and optimistic. I was trusting, patriotic, and I believed in God’s goodness. But in the wee hours of
The sense of loss was profound, like mourning a parent, or lover, or child, and I was stunned by the certainty that life would never be the same. As the panic set in, I saw my beloved America slipping backwards into the Dark Ages… a hellish, violent place where moneyed warlords ruled the impoverished masses and religious zealots inspired unspeakable intolerance.
How I survived the first four years was a mystery, and whether the world could survive the next four was up for grabs. Anger followed grief, and I lusted for revenge. I longed to kill with my two bare hands, and I, a pacifist, had to ask:
How did I come to this?
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When 25-year-old Pandora
Elizabeth James’ novel offers a refreshing use of fiction to forward a
condemnation of the Bush Administration. At the same time, the
deeply moving characters in this coming-of-age piece transcend
current politics, making the story timeless.
Pandora’s journey from indifference to committed activism reveals her to be a sexy, quirky, feisty, conflicted, and finally courageous young woman who is both compelling and unforgettable.
The cloying smell of Magnolia on steamy summer nights, the texture
of red clay, the lacey fragility of blooming Crape Myrtle, and the
rich, often brooding atmosphere elevate the setting to the
status of a major character.
While the book is built on the skeleton of contemporary politics, the heart, soul, and flesh of the novel are an old-fashioned, well-told story with all the elements of an enduring classic
About the Author
Elizabeth James lives with her family in rural North Carolina, where she writes, paints, and describes herself as a born again activist.
She hopes My Liberal Education will inspire awareness, inclusiveness, and focused participation in the political process.