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Perfect for 2000
I felt compelled to write a review of this book after reading the pompous piece by the self-promoter below. It was no surprise to learn he is a freelance writer and a baby boomer and that he assumes the author of this book, who obviously (if you read her bio) has a writing background, would be based in video. I liked this book a lot--if he found it so distasteful, how...
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The work deserves neither the credit nor the harsh criticism
Mitchell does deserve credit for being one of the few authors willing to rebut some of the stereotypes that surround "generation X." However, the work is clearly not as comprehensive as some proclaim it to be. The specific "case studies" Mitchell uses are not fully explored and in many cases it seems as if significant detail has been left out...
Am 5. März 1999 veröffentlicht
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Politics Catches Up!, 5. Mai 2000
Von Ein Kunde
I laughed when I read the review below. Nothing like a senseless diatribe to get me to write one of these things! First of all, the reviewer seems to be one of the overweening self-proclaimed genius-types that really would hate this book, mostly because THEY DON'T GET IT! Michelle's point wasn't that we're like everyone else. When she wrote this, no one thought we lacked party affiliation and our volunteerism rates hadn't been written about. She was the first. Now this guy posts a sneering review about this being the worst book he's ever read? Try accurate, pal! Try ahead of it's time. But then, he probably wouldn't realize this. Old guard political types wouldn't.
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Warning! Stay Away!, 30. April 2000
I came to bury Mitchell, not to praise her. But after reading her own post and the five star reviews, I've reconsidered -- Not! Mitchell truly deserves kudos for turning some people on to politics. But if you want to get interested in politics you should start somewhere else. Anywhere else. I kid you not, I'm sitting by 6 x 10 feet of bookshelves packed with political books and this is The Worst I've ever read. I had high hopes for "A New Kind..." and Mitchell deserves credit for attempting to attack the stereotype of GenX apathy. With a bow to her post comments which say otherwise, this book is too top heavy with case studies. And case studies do not make a case. Okay, so GenXers excel at computers and watch MTV and listen(ed) to Pearl Jam. Fine. But then they vote and volunteer like pretty much everyone else. And in a way that's probably Mitchell's point, that they're as active as anyone. But I was hoping for a unique vision, or at least a clear take on what Generation X means to her. And within the chaotic writing (how many times did she hit 'cut' and 'paste' to try to throw such disparate thoughts together) that would get an English teacher's red pen smoking, neither a vision nor a cohesive theme can be found. I just turned 34, and am more in step with the "Blank Generation" (who came of age during Reagan, punk, and Wall Street 'heroes') than the younger crowd Mitchell covers. Still, I had very high hopes for this book. And while it may be more ambitious than, say, cheap supermarket Tom Clancy knockoffs, "A New Kind..." stands as the worst political book I've ever read.
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The Politics of the Future, 6. März 2000
In this book, Michelle Mitchell clears up one of the biggest misconceptions about the 18-35 year old crowd. Too often they are written off as self-indulgent, tuned out brats. Mitchell makes the compelling case that what is often perceived as cynicism is really just healthy skepticism. After all, this is a generation that has been marketed to and spun for their entire lives. No wonder they want to know the facts and judge for themselves. She also makes a stong case that what this generation needs more than anything else from their political leaders is authenticity. They want someone who will tell them the truth, even if it is unpleasant and then lay out a compelling vision as to how to approach the problem, an approach that includes a role for them. Until such a person comes along, this generation will be perfectly content to satisfy their political urges in local direct action and forego much activity on the national political scene. If what you do isn't going to make a difference, then why bother playing that game? Why not play a game that show immediate results, seems to be the attitude. All in all, this is an enjoyable read that is filled with insight for anyone who hopes to reach this increasingly important demographic block of voters.
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Perfect for 2000, 27. Januar 2000
Von Ein Kunde
I felt compelled to write a review of this book after reading the pompous piece by the self-promoter below. It was no surprise to learn he is a freelance writer and a baby boomer and that he assumes the author of this book, who obviously (if you read her bio) has a writing background, would be based in video. I liked this book a lot--if he found it so distasteful, how does he explain how right on it was on nailing the political trends of 2000, considering the book came out two years earlier? The breezy, informal style made it readable, something that I can't say for many political books. I suggest the bitter reviewer below keep his advice to the author to himself. She doesn't need it.
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Pass the Smoke and Mirrors, Please, 26. Januar 2000
I despised this book. I felt it displayed two distinct and unhealthy tendencies: making what used to be called "good citizenship" seem a major innovation on the part of 18-to-35 year old "Gen X-ers," and betraying an almost pathological hatred of older Baby Boomers. (Hey lady, we didn't ask to be born in record numbers!) Along with that goes a prose style that is "loopy" in both the literal and slang senses of the word: it buzzes round and round topics without really getting into them, and it employs too much slam-bang hyperbole. My advice to the author: CALM DOWN and realize that the metaphors you learned in video production don't automatically transfer to the printed page. You keep telling us and telling us that your generation has plenty to say, and I'm sure it does, but if it says so in print it will have to say so in a linear, sequential fashion. Where is Jedediah Purdy when you need him?
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Wonderful Book!, 11. Januar 2000
Von Ein Kunde
As a member of the 18-35 generation, I found Mitchell's book to be an excellent reminder of all the good things young people can do in politics. The different "snapshots" of individuals around the country were enjoyable, varied, and insightful. I am so motivated to take a more active role in government now! I read this book in one night and felt it was an evening well spent.
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Excellent glance at politics, 15. Dezember 1999
I felt that this book was an "instruction manual" for young adults to become politically active in government. As a young adult, I feel that the author, had written an profound guide about the world of government and how young adults are getting into the spectrum.
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A totally worthwhile read, 27. September 1999
Von Ein Kunde
I really liked the pace of this book. Frankly, I have little time to read, and this book has been one of the few to hold my interest. Anyone who thinks all poli sci books are supposed to be as thick as doorstops wouldn't like this one, but I suspect those readers aren't the author's target, anyway.
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Frenetic paced drivel, 4. September 1999
Von Ein Kunde
What a waste of time for this author, since she did so little writing - a few sentences on this, a few sentences on that - where was she going in such a hurry? The pace was a mistake, the material was never fleshed out enough to mean anything. Waste of time for the reader too.
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Totally enjoyable, 28. Juli 1999
Von Ein Kunde
I've never bought a political book before, but I saw the author on t.v. and thought she sounded smart and interesting. This book was totally enjoyable to read. It went very fast, and it made a lot of good points. I found myself talking about it long after I finished reading it. I am going to pay a lot more attention to the 2000 election as a result, and I hope I see the author on t.v. again soon.
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