What's Race Got to Do with It? : Why It's Time to Stop the Stupidest Argument in America

Larry Elder and his straight talk are "e;controversial"e;*, "e;provocative"e;**, "e;iconoclastic"e;***, "e;refreshing"e;. ****IS LIFE UNFAIR FOR BLACK AMERICANS?In What's Race Got to Do with It?, bestselling author Larry Elder takes on the touchiest topic in American life: Race. Some Americans think race is the biggest issue this country faces today. Elder says: What?!? What about the economy, what about war, what about the security of our borders and our citizens?IS A HUGE GROUP OF CITIZENS BEING KEPT DOWN BY "e;THE MAN"e;?Elder calls for an end to bitching, moaning and whining and the belief that somebody owes you a job, that self-esteem is given out for passing "e;go"e;, that a black person in a position of authority is always a good thing, whether or not they have credentials and experience. He skewers the loudmouths-and the "e;mainscream"e; media-who point to racism as the root of all problems. Elder explains why Hillary Clinton doesn't get it, but Barack Obama does-at least most of the time.But What's Race Got to Do with It? has a positive message, too: there are leaders and role models today who want to urge everyone to share in the hard work, smart thinking and optimism that make America great and strong.*Publishers Weekly **Kirkus Reviews ***Los Angeles Times ****Publishers Weekly