Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America

Love this book especially in this time of turmoil in politics

This was such a great book, and inspired me to get involved with the process. Defend the right to vote, and do it in your local community!

SUMMARY: A must-buy, must-read book for anyone who wants to improve civic engagement and voting rights.(Audiobook Notes: Stacy Abrams lends her voice to this audiobook, which adds a certain extra to an already fantastic book.)This book is simply, a look at the history of voter repression in America, how it came about, who it affected, what it does – and how we fight back and why it matters. Abrams goes through both personal and American history looking at the way votes were repressed, the evolution of more inclusive votings, and the fights both general and personal we face.In many ways the book is enraging – you’ll certainly feel no sympathy for her gubenotorial opponent Kemp at the end. Abrams covers how people are outright hurt by voter suppression (almost inevitably Republican) and the outright racism in our system.But the book also proposes solutions to a better, more civicly-minded society and that America can not just improve, but our improvement makes the world better. Abrams has concrete and general solutions, and truly celebrates civic engagement.Read it. Act on it. Become a better citizen.

I thought I was pretty familiar with some of these issues, like voter suppression, but I learned so much. The book filled me with fire to fight harder. Thank you, Stacey!

this book and this book called “theories of a mastermind: 20 day challenge…” by James Moultrie are on different levels as far as literature. I cant play spoiler alert, but these books have a dark psychological aspect to them. They offer a deep dive into whats really going on, and what you can do to be ahead of others who havent read them. In my opinion these 2 books go hand in hand. This is just my opinion.

Totally enjoying this book especially with what’s currently unfolding with GA. Stacy actually prepared readers that this was occurring in GA before it actually unfolded during these past couple of weeks…..Excellent book she deserves to climb the political chain

Stacy’s expanded look at the US political system is priceless. She furnishes a narrative and context for how US politics should work, can work, and why aspects ocassional fail the voters. She formulates with intense passion, respect, and hope for the US political process, and highlights examples of the rise, collapse, and casualty of democracy in other countries.Included are crucial reference sources and contemplative looks at the last 20 years. The findings are clear, detailed, and well supported by statistics, public records, and undisputed facts. This book is a first hand look at how politics go wrong, voices become silenced, and leadership is compromised when morals are waived or totally forfeited. The book is an excellent resource for awareness and supporting a free democracy. In the end, she lays out ways to hope, redemption and freedom for all Americans.

This should be required reading for every American adult & young adult.

This book was very educational and informative about the past and present of the voting rights of People of Color

Good read , great cause

I am impressed with Stacey Abrams’ tenacity and her display of vulnerability. She is so genuine that people from all walks of life regardless of race and gender support her. She understands people…as my mom says, stick your hand in a tiger’s mouth & draw it out slow! Stacey is cautious like that. She will help marginalize communities with a Fair Fight!

I learned a great deal about humility, and voter’s suppression which comes in all shapes and forms.

It was a bit fun and jarring to read this just after the turn of 2021. To see how all her effort has played out in flipping Georgia was entertaining. The items about strongman and authoritarians was the jarring part since the attack on the Capitol just happened. Overall, inspiring.

still reading

Decided a good way to show my support for all the hard work she put into this election and the tireless dedication she shows for our democracy and country was to come and buy a couple copies of her book. How great would it be to wipe out the Amazon stock of it and show her how grateful we are! #StaceyAbrahms2024

I wrote a blog article after the 2018 election cycle. The principal argument of it was that voting rights was the end game that all Democratic strategy and political moves should focus on. The motivation to write about this topic centered around the three round effort it took for me to vote in that election. Stacey Abrams was the main candidate I was hoping to cast a ballot for. My struggle to vote for her has only made me a more impassioned voter. Determined to buck the will of those who would rather see me sit at home during voting periods.Stacey Abrams does a masterful job of explaining how the dangers of the voter suppression I and many others experience, lay the ground work for a slide towards mindless populism and authoritarianism. With well balanced style and language, she expertly explains the steel thread from voting rights all the way through to foreign policy outcomes. This book text reads like the Civics 101 book we should have all been given in middle school.Stacey Abrams’ loss in the 2018 fight only fueled her determination to make sure that every voter is registered, given equal access to the ballot box, and that their respective votes are unambiguously counted. Her work with Fair Fight and writing this book serve as a chess master’s analytical breakdown of how those of us who want equitable voting rights can counter the strategies of those who have given up on engaging the broader electorate and focus on suppression as the key to power.

Stacy makes a compelling case for ensuring that voter suppression does not continue and for creating a democracy that works for all of America’s citizens. She provides a thoroughly researched backdrop for the roadmap she provides. Again, a “must read”.

Voter Suppression in America is kindergarten stuff for Stacey Abrams. Not only does Stacey knows every inside out details of the history of Voter Suppression in Georgia but in all of America. I could not stop reading until the end. If your curiosity is the what, when, who, where and how of voter suppression in America, then buy this book. Then, call yourself a certified expert.

I did not know the depth of corruption at the State level and the lengths people go to suppress our vote accross the United States. Take note of the latest, I mean latest, news about bills passed to restrict voting, “Our Time is Now” is truly appropriate. Thank you Stacey Abrams for your sacrifice to put this to print and may your book be read by many!

The good ol’ boy network is still around in 2020. We must embrace our roles in guiding our country back to decency by voting and advocating for the diversity that defines the US. Stacey Abrams is a women capable of being a great leader… if we only let her.

Genuine and inspiring, I hope you will invest.

My Hero!! Great motivational book with good advice!

I found Ms Abram’s book insightful, educational, and definitely thought provoking. Political leanings aside, her insights are forward thinking. Great.

This is not an easy read. It is best peppered with frequent, quiet, sober times of reflection to digest the heavy, serious content. But if we are to heal our nation and pursue the rights of all citizens, it is time well spent — to read, to digest, to reflect, and to take action!

A very good read!

Voter suppression turns my stomach and the atrocities and injustices that have occurred in our county, the USA, are shameful in our country’s history, and at present. Early 2020, I googled “history of Voter suppression in America” and am so very glad I found a reference to this book. I ordered it, read it cover to cover. Twice. It is so tragic that our “democracy” is still not a true democracy. Where is the accountability for this outcome? Abrams research and intelligent discussion of the history of methods used to suppress the vote in our country is very depressing. Yet Abrams is not depressed, or a victim; she is a very positive, brilliant and tireless leader who has dedicated her life to empowering others to recognize and fight against the egregious intimidation and suppression of voters in our country. I cannot thank her enough for taking the time to record these shameful histories. Voter suppression must first be identified, acknowledged, and prevented if we are to be a democracy. I would like now to know more about 1) the penalties for voter suppression and 2) accountability of those who are guilty. I pray for a better America where every voter is engaged, informed, empowered and able to vote. And where leaders AND citizens support those efforts, rather than thwart them.

I am glad I purchased this book about Stacey abrams

I have been aware of Stacey Abrams since 2018 during the election when the Georgian gubernatorial race was stolen from her by a corrupt election official who was also running for Governor (Brian Kemp). What I didn’t realize until cracking open this book is how rampant voter corruption is across America, multi-layered and thick with bureaucracy that prevents hundreds of thousands of Americans from casting their vote in every election. This is essential reading for every American, especially approaching the 2020 Presidential elections! Stacey Abrams is currently still in the running for Biden’s VP pick, and I think she is very worthy of that role just by what I’ve learned about her in this book. Must read!

Stacie Abrams is a force. This book is the third I’ve read in the process of learning what it means to be black.Each one is compelling. Her book is researched to a fault. It leaves no question that voter suppression is a factin many states. She is an entertaining writer and includes good stories and insightful character descriptions.

Once, again truth is told, but for some it might not become as palatable due to the American History Tall Tales for centuries. This country has historians and leaders who incidentally participated in Overt brainwashing which will take some people years to detox from. Our country is in rehab. Many citizens did not realize many truths which were right in front of us.

Our Time is Now offers a powerful look into voter suppression, not only in the state of Georgia, but on a national level. As a sometimes voter, this book has opened my eyes to the salient if voting in every election. Stacey is a powerhouse of thought and action and I would love to see her in the White House one day.

Wow! Stacey Abrams is on point. Politics aside. She is for fair elections, replacing the electoral college with a popular vote, and a fair census count. There are sections relevant to local, county, state and National policy, education policy and others. I am listening to her read. It makes me want to join each of these causes.Abraham Lincoln says it best “This nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom…government of the people, by the people, for the people.” This is how the efforts of fair vote, fair count and the replacement of the electoral college are chartered. Bill of rights worthy efforts. Thank you Stacey Abrams.

I am a Stacy Abrams fan and I loved this book, it was as inspiring as she is, really enjoyed reading it.

Stacey Abrams totally nailed the issue of voter suppression in this country. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to learn how to fight for fair voting procedures and better citizenry.

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome and Powerful!

Very very good book on explaining why Republicans have remained in power so long. Voter suppression at all levels from registration, to voting, to mail in voting, to purging lists. Just horrible what they have done.

For those of us look to educate ourselves on how minorities have been suppressed in this country, this is a fantastic read.

great book! Well written, compelling, lots of good information and history. Definitely recommend

Great read

I used to be friends with someone who was very much in favor of in-person voting and voter ID. He’d show a study about how many dead people are still on voter rolls. I’d ask how many of the dead people voted. He would change the topic. He would say we should all vote in person. I asked him why he didn’t support a law that would require a certain number of polling places per capital. He would change the topic. I would ask him how state governments were going to fund the millions of dollars it would cost to get valid IDs to every person who needed one. He would change the topic.Ms. Abrams outlines in this book that voting is important. It can change how much a politician pays attention to your school or roads or parks. If the politician knows you and your neighbors will vote them out, they will pay attention to your needs. If voting wasn’t so important, why would Republicans all over the country be trying to make it harder with onerous voter ID laws, closing polling places, moving polling places to hard to get to locations, and making mail in and early voting harder?This book is a bit depressing, but it just makes me want to tell everyone I know to get out there and VOTE!

Brilliant author

Abrams gives a comprehensive civics lesson about US democracy and shines a glaring light on its imperfections. From the systematic efforts to discount and negatively impact certain segments of its population, the fight for true democracy and voting rights of individuals is urgent and critical.

A timely reference to guide and remind us of the duties of engaged citizenship in democracy.

Incredible primer on modern voter suppression in all its many complex, insidious forms. A must-read for anyone who wants to better understand how the overt became the covert.

Hi! Wow! What an impactful story. Worth reading and sharing Stacey’s story.Love to see Stacey get all the organizations (hers, League of Women Voters, etc.) together under one unbrella to enact:1) You are automatically registered to vote when you are born (part of your birth certificate), become a Citizen, get a driver’s license, get a social security number, etc. If you don’t want to vote, you opt out. If you move, it is up to YOU to change your voter’s registration. Never could understand why one has to register to vote when it is your right as a citizen. If you die, then you are removed from voting with a death certificate. Otherwise the voting rolls are left as is.2) Voting by mail is expanded. The post office is no longer run by a Trump appointee for his benefit.3) Redistricting is done by an impartial panel. No more gerrymandering.4) Outlaw “secret” rules in States.5) Get rid of the Electoral College. Just because something is done one way doesn’t mean that it is right or still relevant.6) Federally mandated guidelines for voting are drawn up so that States still control their own voting BUT must follow certain guidelines to make voting fair.7) In a great world, it would be wonderful to have EVERY USA high school student have to study abroad for six months. Haiti, Germany, China, etc. are great places to learn how BIG the world really is and how small it is, too. It changes your prospective when you see first hand how others live and how you fit into their cultures.How can one help with this cause?