The Forgotten: How the People of One Pennsylvania County Elected Donald Trump and Changed America | 
pickBradlee interviews several Trump supporters in Luzurne County, PA, just to see why they voted for Trump. What unfolds is a collection of stories, told in their voice, that probably echo other sections of the country that face similar economic plight. Their fears. Their dreams. And, why they felt Trump would save them. Admittedly, this was hard for me to read...part of my family is from there, and I could hear echoes of their voices as I ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Librarybelle ...read this. I‘m not a political person - trust me, you don‘t want to get me started on my real thoughts about US politics - but, I wanted to better understand why a place I know well could be labeled as a lynchpin to Trump‘s election. I gasped so much my already irritated throat is weak. I was so angry at times I wanted to throw the book across the room. And yet, I‘m glad I read this. I like seeing the different sides. I can see why a few ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 6y
Librarybelle 2)...arguments for a pro side were highly popular. But, there were some statements that were so misinformed that I wanted to scream “fake news!” Obviously, a very long review means I‘m a little riled up with this, and it took me some time to compose this. I think Bradlee approaches this as unbiased as possible, letting the interviewees talk. If you don‘t mind going through various emotions, read this. It‘s good. 6y
Librarybelle I forgot to add that this is my “F” for #LitsyAtoZ , my PA entry for #ReadingUSA2019 , and #SomethingWithPolitics for #Nonfiction2019 . @BookishMarginalia @Riveted_Reader_Melissa 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa I live near there! I have to read this and I‘m sure it will frustrate me too, because I still have those frustrating conversations regularly! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage I think we both need to read this one.... 6y
Librarybelle @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage You should definitely read it! It‘s hard to read, but I think it‘s a must read. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa This has been on my radar. Let‘s add it to the list! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage sounds good! 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Do you do NetGalley? I requested it yesterday and they approved me. If you want to pick up the ARC ... 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage I haven‘t logged in there for awhile, let me see... 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Cool. I also recommended it to the Philly Free. So maybe if you also ask, they‘ll add it to the catalog! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @BarbaraTheBibliophage I requested it from netgalley and I will do that, being in Pennsylvania you‘d think it would be popular in this area. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Yeah, you‘d think ... 6y
minkyb I applaud you for reading it. I ‘m not sure I could but it is worth it to try and be well versed on the dark side! 6y
Librarybelle @minkyb 🤣 It did make me pretty angry... 6y
