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What You Didn't Learn from Your Parents About: Politics: A Guide to a Polarizing Subject
Red State, Blue State, Green State, True State
The world of politics can be a strange place, full of hanging chads, hot-button topics, and sketchy voting booths (don’t even get us started on the politicians). Because politics has become more and more complicated, we’re often too frustrated to even consider getting involved. Nobody listens to you anyway, so why should you care? Why? Because eventually you’ll be running the place (we think). With an honest approach and the wit of a merciless late-night comic, Matthew Paul Turner offers a streamlined guide for navigating the world of American government. Inside you’ll learn about everything you missed when you skipped PoliSci 101, from what the real issues are to what’s a bunch of . . . well, pork. ’Cause if you don’t end up running the country, you’ll at least be footing the bill. Ouch.
The world of politics can be a strange place, full of hanging chads, hot-button topics, and sketchy voting booths (don’t even get us started on the politicians). Because politics has become more and more complicated, we’re often too frustrated to even consider getting involved. Nobody listens to you anyway, so why should you care? Why? Because eventually you’ll be running the place (we think). With an honest approach and the wit of a merciless late-night comic, Matthew Paul Turner offers a streamlined guide for navigating the world of American government. Inside you’ll learn about everything you missed when you skipped PoliSci 101, from what the real issues are to what’s a bunch of . . . well, pork. ’Cause if you don’t end up running the country, you’ll at least be footing the bill. Ouch.
240 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2007
About the author
Matthew Paul Turner
46 books306 followersMatthew Paul Turner has made his mark as a force in the Christian children's book publishing market. With his unmatched gift for rhyme blended with deliberate messages of hope and empowerment, Turner's books When God Made You and When God Made Light have become bedtime favorites for families across America. His latest anticipated release is When I Pray for You, which will debut in February 2019.
Turner's storied writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Turner's other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.
When God Made You was an Evangelical Christian Publishing Association Bestseller, described as “‘Oh, the Places You'll Go' meets the Divine” by recording artist Amy Grant.
Additionally, Turner is an accomplished photographer and journalist. Turner traveled all over the world documenting National Geographic’s “The Story of God with Morgan Freeman”. For the past decade, he has also traveled extensively with World Vision to places such as Tacloban, Philippines; Entebbe, Uganda; Cochabamba, Bolivia; Gyumri, Armenia; and other locations documenting the vast effects of poverty and the humanitarian efforts of the non-profit. His writing has appeared in outlets that include the Washington Post, National Geographic, USA Today and Daily Beast.
Turner lives in Nashville, Tenn. with his wife Jessica and their three elementary-aged children. In his free time, he enjoys portrait photography, woodworking, and cooking for his family and friends. Connect with him at www.matthewpaulturner.com
Turner's storied writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Turner's other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.
When God Made You was an Evangelical Christian Publishing Association Bestseller, described as “‘Oh, the Places You'll Go' meets the Divine” by recording artist Amy Grant.
Additionally, Turner is an accomplished photographer and journalist. Turner traveled all over the world documenting National Geographic’s “The Story of God with Morgan Freeman”. For the past decade, he has also traveled extensively with World Vision to places such as Tacloban, Philippines; Entebbe, Uganda; Cochabamba, Bolivia; Gyumri, Armenia; and other locations documenting the vast effects of poverty and the humanitarian efforts of the non-profit. His writing has appeared in outlets that include the Washington Post, National Geographic, USA Today and Daily Beast.
Turner lives in Nashville, Tenn. with his wife Jessica and their three elementary-aged children. In his free time, he enjoys portrait photography, woodworking, and cooking for his family and friends. Connect with him at www.matthewpaulturner.com
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May 19, 2018
Such a good book! Matthew is very witty! This book is very informative and easy to comprehend. The word “Politics” itself can be confusing. This book definitely clarifies a lot between all the political parties and what each believes in. Ultimately, Jesus is apparently the best President... :) It’s historical and comical all in one. It’s definitely worth the read. You’ll understand this more than your high school history teacher.
June 3, 2015
written for teens and twenty somethings, not adults.
haven't been able to come up w/anything positive about the book in several days of looking for some substance.
haven't been able to come up w/anything positive about the book in several days of looking for some substance.
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