It might be hopelessness, despair, or a sense of being overwhelmed that initially prevents us from taking action on issues we care about.
“When this hopelessness is replaced by a clear and inspiring vision of what is possible, the next barrier to being effective is our inability to speak precisely and powerfully about the issue”, says our UNA guest, Sam Daley-Harris, author of a completely revised edition of his book :
Reclaiming Our Democracy, Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy.
The need for powerful speaking and writing cannot be overstated for our UNA. As you listen, you will learn how we can be powerful speakers, the RESULTS way, which Sam started in 1980.
My favorite chapter of Reclaiming Our Democracy is Chapter 21 where he explains the process of “Learning to Be a Spokesperson” for your vision.
The 2024 edition of Sam’s book Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com was named an editor’s pick by Publisher’s Weekly BookLife. Ashoka founder Bill Drayton said, “Sam Daley-Harris is one of the certified great social entrepreneurs of the last decades.”
You may also wish to listen to Sam’s recent media interviews
13 minute interview on NPR’s 1A aired January 22nd and click here to watch his 26-minute interview on PBS’s The Laura Flanders Show recently aired.
Kirkus Reviews wrote: “Overall, analysis of effective action is as persuasive as it is accessible, and his call to democratic participation is inspiring. A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical.” Publisher’s Weekly BookLIfe made it an “Editor’s Pick.”
